Support Individuals to Use Medication in Social Care Settings

Overview |     * This standard applies to social care workers and identifies the requirements when supporting individuals to use medication in social care settings.   This involves promoting individuals’ independence and rights while supporting them to use medication.   The standard covers preparing for and supporting the use of medication, as well as implementing safe practices to ensure medication supplies are received, stored and disposed of safely. |

Performance criteriaYou must be able to:You must be able toYou must be able toYou must be able to | Promote the rights of individuals when using medication   P1 communicate with the individual in their preferred ways when supporting the use of medication   P2 support the individual to understand the benefits of active participation when using medication, including self-medication where possible   P3 support the individual to understand the risks and benefits of using specific medication, taking account of possible adverse reactions and contra-indications   P4 confirm that the individual’s consent to use of the medication has been established   P5 work with the individual, key people and others to identify any risks associated with the individual managing their own medication     P6 use risk assessments to maximise the individual’s independence in using medication while minimising risks   P7 ensure that details of the individual’s medication and health condition are kept private while remaining as accessible as possible to the individual     P8 work with the individual, key people and others to resolve any ethical issues that may arise in relation to medicationSupport individuals to implement safe practices when receiving, storing and disposing of medication supplies   P9 access information about the individual’s medication   P10 support the individual to understand safe practices in relation to their medication supplies   P11 support the individual to access supplies of medication they require   P12 support the...