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Frequently asked questions from our medication training sessions
It is recommended you attend this training every 18 – 24 months
Yes, if it is documented in the care plan and there is a TMAR sheet to sign and date
No. Unless there is a multi-disciplinary decision in writing of agreement.
You need to speak to your supervisor, GP or pharmacist document and act on advice given.
As soon as you realise phone your supervisor and fill in a medication error form.
Peg feeding, Stoma care, Buccal midazolam
It needs to be put in an envelope and returned to the pharmacist with a completed disposal form
Prompting is reminding the person that it is time to take their medication not dispensing the medication for them
Opening bottles and boxes, reading labels and clarifying time of day, dispensing medication into a box or medicine cup not dispensing it directly into the service users’ hand or mouth.
Phone the GP or out of hours in the first instance and act on advice given. Then report it to your supervisor documenting what has happened.
If you have a burning question that isn’t answered above please feel free to contact us and a member of the team will be able to help
If you would like to attend one of our medication training sessions you can view our upcoming dates and book here – /training-courses/medication-awareness
