Medication Refresher Module – Finding Information about Medicines
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
Where to find reliable information about medicines
And ensure they understand how to use the information provided on
The dispensing label
The product packaging
The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
Background
This pack has been developed by pharmacists who work on a day to day basis with care staff.
Outcome 9 (Management of Medicines) of the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety places great emphasis on information about medicines being available to people who are being cared for and also to their carers. This pack seeks to ensure that care staff know where to look for reliable information and to encourage them to use the Patient Information Leaflets supplied with medicines.
The Medication Refresher Module – Finding Information about Medicines costs £20.00. Post & Packing £1.50 UK. For multiple copies or for delivery to other countries, please contact enquiries@medipex.co.uk.
