9. Ordering, receiving and collecting medication

Lesson 9/19 | Study Time: 20 Min

Course: Medication – Supporting and Assisting (Part 1)

9. Ordering, receiving and collecting medication

When ordering, receiving and collecting medication…

Local policy

All these steps will be covered by your organisations policies and procedures. There will also be information in each individuals care plan which you need to check.

Check existing supplies
First check medications left in the cupboard are correct, checking against the Medication Administration Record (MAR), before checking in new supplies.

Check new supply
Check in the new medication against the order.
Have you been sent correct medication, dosage, and amount?
Any errors should be reported to pharmacy immediately.

Count
Count in all medication, repeat prescriptions, pre-order forms and record on MAR sheet giving date, quantity, dose and type of medication.

Store
Store correctly according to instructions and organisations procedures.

In a residential care home…

Controlled drugs must be checked in by 2 care workers.

In the community…

Controlled drugs are treated the same as any other medicine, but they are stored in a safe, allocated place. This allocated storage place must be recorded in the care plan. The number of items is recorded on MAR sheet, for example, the number of tablets.

Locate and read your organisation’s procedures for reordering supplies and checking in new medications.

You will need to demonstrate your skills and competence to be able to do these important tasks.

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1- 1. Different types of medication 2- 2. Different ways medication can be administered 3- 3. Commonly used medications, what they are used for and common possible side effects 4- 4. Changes to an individual’s wellbeing that may indicate an adverse reaction to medication 5- 5. Legal classifications for medication and drugs 6- 6. Roles and responsibilities for prescribing and dispensing medication 7- 7. Roles and responsibilities supporting someone with medication in your organisation 8- 8. Materials and equipment that can assist in administering medication 9- 9. Ordering, receiving and collecting medication 10- 10. Storing medication safely 11- 11. Principles in supporting the use of medication 12- 12. Using risk assessments to promote independence in managing medication 13- 13. Addressing ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication 14- 14. Promoting hygiene, safety, dignity and active participation 15- 15. Strategies to ensure medication is used correctly 16- 16. Reporting medication usage problems 17- 17. How to record use of medication and any changes 18- 18. Legislation that governs the use of medication in social care 19- 19. Policies, procedures and ways of working