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Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings
3 May 2022
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Guidance on strategies for the safe application of transdermal patches to reduce the risk of medication errors in healthcare settings.
Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing
22 February 2022
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Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.
Non-acute settings with healthcare input and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in non-acute settings with healthcare input
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Understanding transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is accurately copying medication details. It requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks in different settings.
Covert administration of medicines in adults: pharmaceutical issues
13 January 2022
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A summary of the pharmaceutical issues to consider and reference sources available to help pharmacists provide advice on covert administration of medicines.
Covert administration of medicines in adults: legal issues
13 January 2022
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A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance that should be considered with covert administration of medicines.
Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of Patient Group Directions
16 November 2021
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The below summaries the legal position on the use of PGDs by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates
Learning Disabilities Project: Structured Medicine Reviews
21 October 2021
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This webinar sought to engage primary care colleagues to help shape an initiative for upskilling colleagues conducting SMRs in those with learning disabilities
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