Administration of medicines in care homes (with nursing) for older people by care assistants

Authors:
GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department of Health
Publication year:
2016
Pagination:
5
Place of publication:
London

Guidance setting out good practice for the safe management and handling of medicines in care homes with nursing for older people by care assistants. The guidance provides information for care home providers and staff on the legal framework for the administration of prescribed medicines for a named individual by care assistants and also covers safety and quality assurance requirements. It makes it clear that care workers, such as care assistants, are not prohibited from administering medicines to residents and looks at the responsibilities of the care home provider and the training they should provide. It is based on findings from an evidence-based review carried out by the University of Leeds. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
medication, care homes, nursing homes, older people, care assistants, good practice;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
England
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