Medication Policy

This policy provides guidance on the best use of medications including its storage, administration and documentation, promotes improved health outcomes for participants, and minimises risks of inappropriate use or harm.

As some medications are potentially dangerous, all medications must be treated with due care and safety.

To reduce the likelihood of medication errors during administration, the six rights of medication are recommended when administering all types of medication.

The six rights are:

1. right person
2. right medication
3. right dose
4. right time
5. right route, and
6. right documentation.

Applicability

When: applies when participants we support require medication.

Who: applies to all employees involved in sourcing medication and supporting participants to take medication.