Common Inductions Standards for Care Level 2 (VTQ)
Course Content
- Introduction to the common Induction Standards Course
- Standard 1 - Role of the health and social care worker
- Standard 2 - Personal development
- Standard 3 - Communicate effectively
- Standard 4 - Equality and Inclusion
- About equality and diversity
- The purpose of the Equality Act 2010
- Types of discrimination
- Protected characteristics
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Prejudice
- Equality And Diversity In The Workplace
- Providing Inclusive Support
- Diversity and discrimination
- Access Information, Advice and Support about Equality and Inclusion
- Standard 5 - Principles for implementing duty of care
- Standard 6 - Principles of safeguarding in health and social care
- The safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
- Who Is A Vulnerable Adult?
- Abuse and its Indicators
- Physical Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Neglect Self Neglect and The Act Of Omission
- Organisational abuse and Discriminatory Abuse
- Facts And Information About Abuse
- Disclosure
- Reporting abuse
- What is Child Abuse?
- Every Child Matters
- Legislation relating to Safeguarding Children
- Reporting child abuse
- Protecting yourself against allegations
- Standard 7 - Person-centred support
- The Care Plan
- Person centred values in everyday work
- Person centred values in practice
- Supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including end-of-life care
- What is Dementia?
- Early diagnosis of Dementia and reporting
- Helping people with Dementia
- Practical Tips for Supporting a Person with Dementia
- Alzheimers disease
- Vascular dementia
- Dementia with lewy bodies
- Fronto-Temporal Dementia FLD
- Active Participation in Care
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 1
- Importance of Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Law
- Manual handling Employee and Employer responsibility
- The Accident Triangle
- Work place policies and procedures
- Good Housekeeping
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Introduction to Moving and Positioning for CIS
- Patient dignity
- Assessing the Individual Move
- Lifting an inanimate object
- Back and spinal injuries
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- How and Why We Lift Correctly
- Communication
- Assisted standing from a bed or seat
- Assisted Sit to Stand
- Fall Prevention
- Assisting Fallen Person
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 2
- Fears of First Aid
- Using gloves
- Initial Assessment and Recovery Position
- Calling the Emergency Services
- Adult CPR
- Compressions Only CPR
- Adult Choking
- What are Medications?
- Specific Legislation
- Legislation
- Medication Policies
- Maintaining Medication Records
- Types of Medications and Routes of Entry
- Recording Information
- Storing Medication Safely
- What is a hazardous substance under COSHH
- COSHH Regulations
- COSHH Safety Data Sheets
- Routes of entry to the body
- Storage and hazards of chemicals near food
- Storage of Chemicals
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Who is at risk?
- How to Reduce Your Risk
- Hand Washing
- Types of Infections
- Cross Infection
- Contaminated Linen
- Contaminated objects
- The Fire Triangle
- Sources of Ignition
- Fire Prevention
- Dangers of Smoke
- Evacuating in an Emergency
- Care Home Evacuation
- Checking Peoples Identity
- Personal safety tips for lone workers
- Home visit safety
- Managing stress
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Food Poisoning and allergic reactions
- Food Safety for High-Risk Groups
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect
- Date Marks, Damaged Food and Record Keeping
- Understanding and Addressing Malnutrition in Care
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Diets for people with dementia
- Summary to the common Induction Standards Course
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Maintaining medication records is important for legislative and organisational policy and procedure. Throughout the course, we have stressed the importance of record keeping, and this is where it starts. We are going to look at when the medication arrives at the home, how it needs to be checked and recorded as correct, and with this the paper trail continues until it has been administered, or it leaves the home to be returned to the pharmacy. When medication comes in, be it from pharmacy, from the GP or from family, it all needs to be logged on the Medication Administration Record or MAR sheet. The MAR sheet would state the date it's received, the type of medication, who the medication is for, strength, dosage, and then it will be dated and signed when you've checked it against the medication in the boxes or the blister pack with the medication on the chart, supported by a colleague if one is available. If there is any discrepancy between the medication and the MAR chart, you will need to go back to the pharmacist. You will not just assume that it's the right medication, you have to be satisfied that the medication on the MAR chart is in fact the same as the medication in the blister pack. When the medication is received from the pharmacy, if any of the tablets look different, even if they're the usual tablets on a repeat prescription, it may just be that it's a different brand name, but in these circumstances, always call the pharmacist to check. Never just assume it's the right medication. Pharmacists make mistakes as well. It will probably be just a different brand name, but always call to check
Importance of Maintaining Medication Records
1. Significance of Medication Records
Maintaining medication records is crucial for compliance with legislation and organisational policies.
2. Record Keeping Process
a. Medication Arrival
Upon medication arrival, whether from the pharmacy, GP, or family, it must be logged on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) sheet.
b. Documentation Details
The MAR sheet should include:
- Date received
- Type of medication
- Patient's name
- Strength and dosage
c. Verification Process
Check the medication against the MAR chart, ensuring accuracy. This involves:
- Matching medications in blister packs or boxes to the MAR chart.
- Date and sign the MAR sheet once verified, with support from a colleague if available.
d. Resolving Discrepancies
If any discrepancy arises, especially between the medication and MAR chart, contact the pharmacist for clarification. Never assume correctness without verification.
e. Vigilance for Changes
Be attentive to any variations in medication appearance, such as different tablets or brand names. Always verify with the pharmacist to ensure accuracy.
