Assist Clients with Medication - Internal Assessment

Assist Clients with Medication - Internal Assessment

Practical Demonstration Checklist - Residential and NDIS Medication
Trainee Name:

First NameLast Name
Has the employee completed the required medication e-learning modules in EtrainU?
Date Module Completed:

DayMonthYear
Date
Assessment Number

Prior to administration of medication

Rows	Competent	Improvement
Washes and dries hands
Takes medication from locked treatment room with any aids required (e.g., water, tissues, teaspoons, measuring cups, insulin pens, sharps containers
Logs onto Scriptrite+
Locates the correct medication chart for the correct client on Scriptrite+

Medication to be administered from Webster pack

Rows	Competent	Improvement
Locates the correct medication chart for the correct client on Scriptrite+
Checks the medication record for: client's name, medication name, dose, route, time of medication, right documentation and right to refuse
Checks medication has not been given
Checks label on Webster packs against medication chart on Scriptrite+
Introduces themselves and explains to the client that they are going to assist with their medication
Checks photo of client, asks client their name
Checks number of pills is correct against number on label of Webster pack and Scriptrite+
Pushes the dosage from the Webster pack into the clients hand or pill container
Pours liquid medication from original packaging into measuring cup
Hands the client a cup of water
Ensures the client ingests the medication and that they are comfortable
Signs off medication has been administered on Scriptrite+
Records that medication has been refused (if applicable)
Records a PRN
Cleans/replaces/disposes of equipment, medication, containers, and PPE appropriately in accordance with Workplace Health & Safety Standards and Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulations
Determines if further supply of medication is required, notify supervisor if more medication is needed
Disposes of refused/discarded medication as per documented process
Stores Webster pack in a safe and secure location according to Policy and Procedure
Logs off Scriptrite+

Medication in original manufacture packaging

Rows	Competent	Improvement
Checks the label on the box/bottle against the medication chart on Scriptrite+
Removes the medication from the labelled box/bottle into an appropriate container e.g., medication cup, measuring cup
Identifies client by referring to the photo, medication chart and/or asking name
Checks label against the medication chart on Scriptrite+
Follows procedures 5 to 15 above