Core Units:

1. HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication

Elements:

1. Prepare to assist with medication

• 1.1 Establish scope of own ability to provide assistance with medication according to organisation guidelines and jurisdictional regulatory requirements

• 1.2 Identify lines of authority to delegate the task, accountability and actions to be taken to handle contingencies

• 1.3 Confirm that equipment and all forms of medication to be administered are complete, ready for distribution and up to date

• 1.4 Confirm with supervisor the authority to proceed with assisting in the processes used in delivery of medication to clients

• 1.5 Follow infection prevention and control procedures

2. Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication

• 2.1 Clarify specific assistance required to address personal needs of each client

• 2.2 Identify level and type of supervision required by client for assistance with medications within organisation policies and work role responsibilities

• 2.3 Correctly identify and greet each client, explain administration procedures and prepare them for medication

• 2.4 Check individual client medications according to organisation procedures

• 2.5 Prior assisting client with their medication, check for presence of any client physical or behavioural changes and report to supervisor or health professional

• 2.6 Recognise circumstances in which medication administration should not proceed and seek advice of supervisor or health professional

3. Support clients with administration of medication

• 3.1 Prompt client to take medication at correct time

• 3.2 Prepare medications and support clients with administration of medication according to legislation, organisation policies, medication requirements and individual care plans

• 3.3 Make checks to ensure the right medication is given at the right time, to the right person, in the right amount, via the right route

• 3.4 Oversee and observe clients when taking medication and confirm with them their ingestion or completion

• 3.5 Implement documented procedures for medication not being administered or absorbed

• 3.6 Complete medication administration records according to organisation procedures and regulatory requirements

• 3.7 Observe client for changes in condition and report to supervisor or health professional as required by organisation procedures

4. Handle medication contingencies

• 4.1 Report any concerns with the administration of medication to supervisor and/or health professional according to organisation procedures and protocols

• 4.2 Identify, report, record and address individual’s reactions to medication according to organisation guidelines and health professional’s instructions

• 4.3 Clearly identify contaminated or out of date medication and implement organisation’s procedures for safe and appropriate disposal

• 4.4 Identify, report and record changes in individual’s condition, within essential timeframes where relevant, according to organisation guidelines

• 4.5 Identify procedures to address/respond to changes in the client’s condition or needs according to the organisation’s guidelines

• 4.6 Promptly report any inconsistencies observed with the medication or client to the supervisor or health professional and take action according to their direction

• 4.7 Document and address all inconsistencies according to organisation guidelines and procedures

5. Complete medication distribution and documentation

• 5.1 Discard waste products according to organisation procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

• 5.2 Collect used equipment, discarded medications/applicators and rubbish and place in appropriate/designated receptacle according to instructions

• 5.3 Clean and store unused and used medication containers and administration aids in accordance with infection control guidelines

• 5.4 Follow the organisation’s arrangements and procedures to replenish dose administration aids and supplies of medications

• 5.5 Store medication charts, care plans or treatment sheets according to organisation procedures

• 5.6 Complete medication storage procedures in compliance with legislation and own role responsibility

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