CM37 - Training and Competency on Medications Policy and Procdure

React Homecare CM37 – Training and Competency on Medications Policy and Procedure 1. Purpose 1.1 To ensure that Service Users are, at all times, kept safe with respect to medication and that staff are appropriately trained and assessed as competent when handling and administering medication. 1.2 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 Medical Act 1983 o Medicines Act 1968 o The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 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 Nurse 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 Commissioners o External health professionals o Local Authority o NHS 3. Objectives 3.1 To ensure that Care Workers who administer medication are trained in the handling and use of medication and have their competence assessed prior to commencing any medication-related activity. 4. Policy 4.1 React Homecare aims to provide safe, high-quality care to everyone using its services through the maintenance of a skilled and competent workforce. As part of this, React Homecare requires all employees to attend specific training subjects on a mandatory, non-optional basis depending on their role and area of work. This includes, but is not limited to, medication training. Where Care Workers are required to carry out health-related activities, delegated by a registered nurse and defined in the Overarching Medication Page 1 of 5