25 January 2023 · Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration
25 January 2023 · Individuals receiving healthcare should be supported to continue to self-administer existing/new medications unless there are reasons why they are unable to
25 January 2023 · Self-administering medicines in all care settings and at home can benefit both individuals and organisations; it should be encouraged where safely achievable
19 December 2022 · A number of resources are available to support the safe use of high-risk medicines. Healthcare professionals should ensure they are available for their patients
15 December 2022 · Effective communication allows for timely responses to new and emerging medication risks and the sharing of potential safety solutions.
15 December 2022 · Healthcare professionals responsible for medication safety in their organisation must deliver an appropriate response to safety alerts
15 December 2022 · Practical guidance to ensure opportunities to learn from local intelligence, including patient harm are translated into shared local and national learning
15 December 2022 · Healthcare professionals delivering the medication safety agenda in their organisation require an understanding of national policy, frameworks and legislation