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Covert administration of medicines in adults: legal issues

13 January 2022A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance that should be considered with covert administration of medicines.

Resources to support pharmacy teams working in care homes during COVID-19

17 June 2020Pharmacy professionals deployed to care home during the COVID-19 pandemic need to know where to look for information and how to access it

Remote consultations in care homes: a key element of the COVID 19 delivery model

1 June 2020Remote and virtual consultations are becoming more common and many pharmacy team members are having to rapidly develop new skills to support this way of working

Learning Disabilities Project: Structured Medicine Reviews

21 October 2021This webinar sought to engage primary care colleagues to help shape an initiative for upskilling colleagues conducting SMRs in those with learning disabilities

Self-Administration of Medicines - Brief Guidance and examples from practice

28 April 2020Self-Administration of Medicines is a multi-disciplinary process designed to give patients the opportunity to continue to take their own medication whilst in hospital, and to…

Using oxygen in care homes during COVID-19

18 February 2021During COVID-19, oxygen in care homes for those with underlying lung conditions may be more needed than normal. Its use needs to be managed by appropriate teams

Choosing formulations of medicines for adults with swallowing difficulties

25 June 2021Some adults cannot safely swallow tablets or capsules. A process for choosing suitable formulations is described, following a stepwise approach.

Understanding transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare

22 February 2022Transcribing is accurately copying medication details. It requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks in different settings.

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

3 May 2022Guidance on strategies for the safe application of transdermal patches to reduce the risk of medication errors in healthcare settings.

Non-acute settings with healthcare input and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in non-acute settings with healthcare input