Pain Management

This Pack is suitable for Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Services

Overview

This training package is one of a series of refresher modules aimed at care staff involved with the administration of medicines in care homes and domiciliary care services. The intention is that these should be completed as private study or, for example, at the end of a staff meeting working in pairs.

The aim of this training package is to equip care staff with knowledge about

• Pain and how it can be      assessed
• Medicines that can be used      to treat pain

And ensure they understand

• What to do when a painkiller      is prescribed with a ‘when required’ dose
• What records they must keep

Background

This pack has been developed by pharmacists who work on a day to day basis with care staff. The topic areas chosen are those where the team regularly find problems.

Pain is a common symptom and care staff need to have an understanding of the way pain is assessed and managed to ensure the best quality of life for those they care for. The pack also seeks to encourage staff to use the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with medicines as an information source.

The Medication Refresher Module – Pain Management costs £20.00. Post & Packing £2.50 UK. For multiple copies or for delivery to other countries, please contact ennovations@medipex.co.uk.