Step by step process of drug administration.

You must be able to do the following

Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control any other relevant health and safety measures by 

1. Preparing your trolley with all the necessary supplies, medication , MAR sheets, wipes, administration cups, yoghurts, water, juices, syringes, etc 
2. Prepare yourself by washing your hands and put on gloves and apron. Check that all medication administration records or protocols are available, up to date and legible with the member of staff leading the process. 
3. Read the medication administration record (MAR) with the person leading the administration, checking and confirming the medication required, the dose and the route of administration against the record/protocol, and confirming the expiry date of the medication.  
4. Check and confirm the identity of the individual who is to receive the medication with the person leading the activity and with the individual themselves, using a variety of methods, before the medication is administered. 
5. Contribute to administering the medication to the individual in the appropriate manner, using the correct technique and at the prescribed time according to the care plan.
6. Check and confirm that the individual actually takes the medication and does not pass medication to others. 
7. Contribute to completing the necessary records relating to the administration of medications legibly, accurately and completely. 
8. Return medication administration records to the agreed place for storage and maintain the confidentiality of information relating to the individual at all times. 
9. Ensure the security of medications throughout the process and ensure all medication is stored in the correct safe place when administration is complete. 
10. Check the stock level of medications and assist in the reordering if necessary and applicable (Skills for Health).