Competency Framework for the Administration of Medication ...



Medication Competency Framework (Performance) for the Administration of Medication to

Individuals in Social Care

Based on units:

ASM 34: Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects

HSC 3047: Support use of medicines in social care settings

Refer also to the Cambridgeshire Medication Policy ‘Medicines Management in the Domiciliary Setting

(Adults) Policy’ and the ‘Medicines Management in the Residential Setting’ Policy

Learners must not administer medication until they have received Level 2 medication training, and demonstrated competence in both performance and knowledge. Competence to administer medication should be assessed consistently, and re-assessed at least annually

|Assessment Criteria |

|(What I have to do) |

|Demonstrate how to support an individual to use | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|medication in ways that promote hygiene, safety, | | | | |HSC 3047 |

|dignity and active participation | | | | |Outcome 7.2 |

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|Demonstrate strategies to ensure that medication is| | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|used or administrated correctly | | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 7.3 |

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|Section 2. Prepare for the administration of medication |

|Demonstrate how to access information about an | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|individual’s medication | | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 7.1 |

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|Apply standard precautions for infection control. | | | | |UAN Y/501/0598 |

| | | | | |ASM 34 |

| | | | | |Outcome 4.1 |

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|Obtain the individual’s consent and offer | | | | |UAN Y/501/0598 |

|information, support and reassurance throughout, in| | | | |ASM 34 |

|a manner which encourages their co-operation and | | | | |Outcome 4.3 |

|which is appropriate to their needs and concerns | | | | | |

|Select, check and prepare correctly the medication | | | | |UAN Y/501/0598 |

|according to the medication administration record | | | | |ASM 34 |

|or medication information leaflet | | | | |Outcome 4.4 |

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|Demonstrate how to address any practical | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|difficulties that may arise when medication is used| | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 7.4 |

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|Demonstrate how and when to access further | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|information or support about the use of medication | | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 7.5 |

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|Section 3. Administer and monitor individuals’ medication |

|Select the route for the administration of | | | | |UAN Y/501/0598 |

|medication, according to the patient’s plan of care| | | | |ASM 34 |

|and the drug to be administered, and prepare the | | | | |Outcome 5.1 |

|site if necessary | | | | | |

|Safely administer the medication: | | | | |UAN Y/501/0598 |

|in line with legislation and local policies | | | | |ASM 34 |

|in a way which minimises pain, discomfort and | | | | |Outcome 5.2 |

|trauma to the individual | | | | | |

|Monitor the individual’s condition throughout, | | | | |UAN Y/501/0598 |

|recognise any adverse effects and take the | | | | |ASM 34 |

|appropriate action without delay | | | | |Outcome 5.4 |

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|Maintain the security of medication and related | | | | |UAN Y/501/0598 |

|records throughout the process and return them to | | | | |ASM 34 |

|the correct place for storage | | | | |Outcome 5.6 |

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|Section 4. Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely |

|Demonstrate how to receive supplies of medication | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|in line with agreed ways of working | | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 5.1 |

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|Demonstrate how to store medication safely | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

| | | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 5.2 |

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|Demonstrate how to dispose of un-used or unwanted | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|medication safely | | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 5.3 |

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|Section 5. Be able to record and report on use of medication |

|Demonstrate how to record use of medication and any| | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|changes in an individual associated with it | | | | |HSC 3047 |

| | | | | |Outcome 8.1 |

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|Demonstrate how to report on use of medication and | | | | |UAN: F/601/4056 |

|problems associated with medication, in line with | | | | |HSC 3047 |

|agreed ways of working | | | | |Outcome 8.2 |

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