Self – Administration, Complementary Therapies and Over-The-Counter Medications
€57.50 (ex VAT)
By Implementing the requirements detailed in this procedure, the residential home ensures that all residents are facilitated to self-medicate where the risks have been assessed and the competence of the resident to self-administer is confirmed (HIQA, 2016). Residents who are self-medicating are provided with education and information in a manner which is appropriate for them.
This policy was recently updated to incorporate best practice.
Last updated 23/07/2024.
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This Policy and Procedure is in line with HIQA National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland and the Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation Standards for Long Term Care and evidence based best practice.
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