CM30 - Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure

React Homecare CM30 – Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure 1. Purpose 1.1 To support the safe storage of medication in the Service User's own home. 1.2 To meet the legal requirements of the regulated activities that React Homecare is registered to provide: o The Care Act 2014 o The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 o Medicines Act 1968 o The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 o Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 o The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 o The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 2. Scope 2.1 The following roles may be affected by this policy: o All staff 2.2 The following service users may be affected by this policy: o Service Users 2.3 The following stakeholders may be affected by this policy: o Family o Commissioners o External health professionals o Local Authority o NHS 3. Objectives 3.1 To ensure that Service Users who require medication administration are supported to store their medication safely. 3.2 To ensure that Service Users who self-manage their medication are aware of how to store their medication safely. 4. Policy 4.1 React Homecare will undertake a medication assessment which will include a medication risk assessment in line with the local procedures at React Homecare. When a Service User's needs change or there is an incident or near miss, the risk assessment and Care Plan will be reviewed. The risk assessment will include how medication is stored in the Service User's home. 4.2 Service User consent must be sought before providing any support with medication. Where a Service User is assessed as lacking capacity, a best interest decision will be undertaken and documented. Page 1 of 6