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- - - - NICE
        
        Not clarified in NG67 - This will be for commissioners and providers to consider and determine locally. The importance of joint working between health and social care is highlighted in the guideline.
      - Clear, shared documentation of everyone’s responsibilities and expectations is key to making sure that people are well looked after in their own homes.
  - - - What about Scotland and NI?
      - NG67 Committee agreed that terms such as ‘prompting’, ‘reminding’ and ‘assisting’ may be misinterpreted and agreed that these terms should not be used in the guideline.
        
        The Committee discussed that while clinical evidence was often separated into medical concepts of administering, self-administering or prompting a person to take their medicines in practice these terms overlap greatly and often lead to inadequate assessment of the nature of medicines support needed by the person and inadequate recording of this support.
- - - - The person receiving care and/or their family members or carers and the care provider should be involved in decision-making and the person’s needs and preferences should be taken into account. There are resource implications for using monitored dosage systems, for example, training of pharmacy staff, additional time to fill and check individual compartments and pharmacies are not reimbursed for the costs of monitored dosage system packaging.
- - - - Refers to processes that care providers should have in place: Staff receive training and are competent before managing, administering or supporting individuals to manage their own medication.
    - - The purpose of the recommendations was to set out key principles of good practice. The Committee recognised the importance of training and assessment of competency for health and social care practitioners, but this is not part of NICE’s remit.
        
        recognised the challenges and resource implications of training and assessment of competency of care workers, but this is not part of NICE’s remit.
  - - - Administer Medication and Monitor the Effects on Individuals
      - https://www.healthandcarelearning.wales/media/1695/l3_hsc_adult-practice-handbook-eng-v12.pdf
  - - - workbook three: Health and well-being (Adults)
        3.7 Administration of medication
        
        3.7a Core knowledge learning outcomes for all workers
        1) Legislation and national guidance related to the administration of medication. 2) The roles and responsibilities of those involved in: prescribing, dispensing and supporting the use of medication. 3) Where responsibility lies for the use of ‘over the counter’ remedies and supplements in social care settings 3)Links between misadministration of medication and safeguarding
        
        3.7b Additional AWIFHSC Learning Outcomes: You are able to work in ways that: 1)You are aware of what you can and cannot do in relation to the administration and use of medication at this stage
        of your training in the context of your role. 2)Follow your workplace policies and procedures in support of the administration and use of medication
        
        New workers would be expected to complete the induction framework, usually within their first 6 months. Learning undertaken will prepare them for the formal assessment of the ‘Core’ and practice qualifications
      - Core qualification
        
        Level 2 / 3 health and social care practice qualifications
        
        3 Groups
        
        Group B-smaller units
        
        The units in group 3 are smaller and may have specific assessment requirements e.g. Supporting the use of medicines which is level 3. 5 credits. Guided learning hours – 35hours. • The balance of 7 credits can be achieved from units in Optional groups A or B.
        
        Mandatory 'core'
        
        • The mandatory content mirrors the practice elements of the induction framework. 14 credits must be achieved from the mandatory unit
        
        Group A - Main units
        
        • There are a range of main units in group 2 that reflect a wide array of roles in the health and social care sector.Minimum of 14 credits must be achieved from Optional group A.
        
        The total credit value of the level 2 qualification is 35 and the level 3 is 50.
        
        Assessment of practice qualifications
        
        • The practice qualifications will be assessed using a mixture of familiar and less familiar methods. Observations will be based on a task that is pre-set by the awarding body, these will be supplemented by a portfolio of evidence that could include: 1.Completed workbooks 2. Expert witness testimonies3. Product evidence There will also be a requirement for learners to complete a reflective log throughout completion of the qualification and their assessor will hold a structured discussion with them to clarify any areas of understanding needed
        
        Formally assessed using 2 methods:1.Case studies 2. MCQ
        
        There will be 3 case studies in total 1. Health and well-being2.Professional practice 3. Safeguarding
        
        Learning completed by the worker for the induction framework will help to prepare them for each of these assessments as the content of the induction framework and the Core qualification is the same.
        
        The credit value for this qualification is 30.
        
        To achieve the (Adults) pathways within this qualification, candidates must pass: • three externally-set, internal scenario-based assessments; and • one externally-set, externally-marked multiple choice test
    - - All registered persons are required to complete a total of 90 hours’ or 15 days’ PRTL for each three-year period of registration
    - - City and Guilds Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core AND City and Guilds Level 2 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults) (or at Level 3) OR Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Wales and Northern Ireland (or at Level 3)
        
        Workers who do not have one of the listed qualifications can apply to register as a worker if they complete he All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care or the Social Care Wales principles and Values Award within twelve months of starting employment
        
        They will then need to complete the required qualifications (both the Core and relevant level 2 or 3 HSC practice qualification within 3 years of the date of their registration.
        
        Social Care Wales Principles and Values Award (adults or children and young people)
        
        This award is based on the content of the first two sections of the All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) for health and social care workbooks. A social care worker can gain the Principles and Values Award by completing an online course for working with adults or children and young people and successfully completing a short multi-choice question assessment.
        On successfully completing the Award, the remaining five workbooks of the AWIF will be unlocked
        
        Level 2 Practuce
        
        To achieve the qualification learners must achieve a minimum of 35 credits in total; 14 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory group. A minimum of 14 credits must be achieved from Optional group A. The balance of 7 credits can be achieved from units in Optional groups A or B.A maximum of 14 credits from Optional group A and B may be achieved from units at level 3
        
        Option Group B. Unit 350 Supporting the use of medication in social care settings – Level 3. Guided learning hours:35. Credit:5.
        
        1.1 Common types of medication and their general uses 1.2 Legal classification of different types of medication and implications for their use in social care settings 1.3 Different preparations of medication 1.4 Different routes used for medication 1.5 Materials, equipment and aids that are used to support individuals with their medication 1.6 Changes in the individual that may indicate an adverse reaction to their medication 1.7 Actions that should be taken where there are signs or indicators of an adverse reaction to medication
        
        Learning outcome: 2. Receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely2.1 Actions to take when receiving medication 2.2 How to safely store medication 2.3 How to safely dispose of unused or spoilt medication You are able to work in ways that: 2.4 Follow organisational policies and procedures to receive, store and dispose of medication
        
        Support the use of medication 3.1 The importance of supporting the active participation of individuals when assisting use of medication 3.2 The importance of checking information for the correct use of medication 3.3 Actions to be taken if there are any:discrepancies/ conflicting instructions/missing or spoilt medications/issues with the individual refusing to take prescribed medication 3.4 Check information to support the individual with correct use of medication 3.5 Confirm with the individual the level and type of support they need when using medication 3.6 Prepare equipment and the environment for use of medication 3.7 Support the individual with correct use of medication ensuring:the promotion of active participation/dignity and respect/infection prevention and control measures are followed 3.8 Observe the use of medication to identify any practical difficulties that may occur 3.9 Take actions to address any practical difficulties 3.10 Record use of medication according to own role and responsibilities.
        
        Level 2 - Core
        
        To achieve the Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core (Adults) learners must achieve five mandatory units 001, 003, 005 -007.
        
        Unit 003 Health and well-being (adults) - Learning outcome 7: Understand the roles and responsibilities related to the administration of medication in health and social care settings
        
        Same Learning outcomes as AWIF Assessment criteria 7.1 List legislation and national guidance related to the administration of medication 7.2 Identify the roles and responsibilities of those involved in prescribing, dispensing and supporting the use of medication 7.3 Describe the remits of responsibility for the use of ‘over the counter’ remedies and supplements in health and social care settings. 7.4 Identify links between misadministration of medication and safeguarding
        
        Health and Social Care (4222)
        
        Unit 4222-331 Support use of medication in social care settings. Level:3 Credit value:5 Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects Level:3 Credit value:5
- - - - The Committee agreed this should include what support care workers are allowed to give when helping people to take their medicines, including ‘when required’, time sensitive and over-the-counter medicines
- - - - CIW acting on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in the exercise of their regulatory functions