Aims to: Gain knowledge in the administration of medicines
Learning objectives: By the end of the session you will be able to:
- Understand legal responsibilities and good practice guidance
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe medicines management in your organisation
- Understand the principles of a “person-centred” approach to medicines management
- Describe potential causes for medication errors and ways to reduce the risk
Facilitators: Ceri Wright, Care Homes Medicines Management Lead, Richard Lee and Amy Potts - NHS Shropshire T&W
Audience: Individuals working with or supporting adults and who are involved in the management and administration of medication
Please note: In addition to this training a current individual satisfactory competency assessment must be in place in order to administer medication.