LO3: Explain the principles of safe administration of medication.
3.1 Identify and explain safe practice in preparing for the administration for three types of medication including self- medicating.
3.2 Describe three possible routes for the administration of a client’s medication. Explain why dosage, timing and frequency are important.
3.3 Identify two different types of equipment that could be required to administer a client’s medication. Explain safe practice when using this equipment.
3.4 Describe the procedures for disposal of unused medicine and equipment
3.5 Describe the procedure for reporting medication errors
3.6 Explain the process used to check and confirm that the individual actually takes the medication
3.7 Explain the medical and legal implications of both refusal to take medication and covert medication.
