React Homecare CM35 – Recording the Administration of Medication Policy and Procedure 1. Purpose 1.1 To ensure compliance with the Overarching Medication Policy and Procedure and Administration of Medicines Policy and Procedure. This policy must be read alongside all associated medication policies and dovetails with any local policies and procedures. 1.2 To ensure that all staff involved in any aspect of medication administration understand the importance of accurate recording to prevent medication errors arising. 1.3 To meet the legal requirements of the regulated activities that React Homecare is registered to provide: o The Care Act 2014 o Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 o The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 o Human Rights Act 1998 o Medical Act 1983 o Medicines Act 1968 o The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 o Mental Capacity Act 2005 o Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice o Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 o Data Protection Act 2018 2. Scope 2.1 The following roles may be affected by this policy: o Registered Manager o Other management o Care 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 NHS 3. Objectives 3.1 To ensure that all staff involved in any aspect of medication administration understand the importance of accurate recording in line with the agreed policy and procedure.
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