W1: Medication Administration

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Describe the Rights of Medication Administration

´Discuss safe medication practices to ensure client safety

´Explain safe abbreviations as per the ISMP recommendations

´Discuss the method for administering; Oral, Transdermal, Otic, Opthalmic, Nasal, Vaginal, Rectal, Inhaled, Aerosolized, Buccal, Sublingual, and Topical Medications

´State how medication errors occur and how they can be prevented

´Discuss appropriate documentation while administering medications

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$<strong>´Legislation and Med Administration</strong>$

´Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) (1991)

´Nursing Act 1991

´Medication Standards College of Nurses (CNO Revised 2015)

´Authorizing Mechanics (CNO 2015 Revised)

´Hospital Policy and Guidelines for Medication Administration According to each Institution:

´ (may include policies related to;  medication administration, medication errors, the scope of practice for regulated professionals, specific drug administration, adverse drug reactions, allergies, dispensing, self-medication, use of medications from home, Narcotic and Controlled Drug administration, IV drug administration, medical directives, use of the Medication Administration Systems (MAR) and documentation).

´Food and Drug Act

´Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 1997

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$CNO – Three Principles of Medication Administration$

• Authority-Nurses must have the necessary authority to perform medication practices.
• Competence- Nurses ensure that they have the knowledge, skill, and judgment needed to perform medication practices safely.
• Safety-Nurses promote safe care and contribute to a culture of safety within their practice environments when involved in medication practices.

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