Administering

Semi-acute settings and transcribing

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings

Self-administration of medicines

18 November 2024Self-administering medicines in all care settings and at home can benefit both individuals and organisations; it should be encouraged where safely achievable

Safe handling of monoclonal antibodies

27 June 2025Considerations for occupational safety when preparing monoclonal antibodies (mAb)

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

28 January 2025Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Responsibilities for the self-administration of medicines

18 November 2024Duties and responsibilities are outlined for both staff and individuals during the process of self-administration of medicines (SAM)

Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies

10 August 2023There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.

Preventing and managing enteral feeding tube blockages

18 September 2025Learn about the strategies on preventing and managing enteral tube blockages. Liquid irrigation is the preferred management method to unblock an enteral tube.

Prescribing and administering intravenous paracetamol safely

22 June 2026Guidance on safe prescribing and administration of IV paracetamol, including dosing, infusion, risk mitigation, and monitoring to prevent errors.

Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

10 June 2026Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Directions (PGDs) in End of Life Care.

Offender healthcare settings and transcribing

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in offender healthcare settings