Did you know we have published a medicines FAQ for Shared Lives Schemes? Find it on the @CQCProf website here: https://t.co/UQB2JNZPrE @SharedLivesPlus RT
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An area that is often the source of enquiries - disposal of controlled drugs in care homes with or without nursing. Here is a useful webpage - please share @CQCProf https://t.co/JeNZBg2t2K
Here's a new #CQC report that was published today on #medicines in health and social care. My colleague @lauracathpicton will be highlighting themes and sharing best practice tomorrow @CPCongress
New #MedicinesReport from @CQCProf highlights the importance of health and care settings having appropriate processes in place for all medicines-related activities. These should be reviewed regularly to align with NICE guidance. See what we say: https://t.co/1Ml9KlNIVn
We saw how good medicines management and involving pharmacy professionals can lead to person-centred care and better outcomes for people. Yet medication errors do happen and we found common areas of risk across different types of health and care services.
https://t.co/6chopqvy64
We want to encourage improvement by sharing what we have found through our regulatory work and giving examples of how some providers have reduced these risks. Read our new #MedicinesReport to learn more https://t.co/9eidJKrlHr
@MarkSavageActor @JoinedU1 @CareQualityComm Generally, we can't investigate individual complaints or take them up with organisations on people's behalf but there is an exception if it relates to someone whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. More info is here: https://t.co/x1R2DjXwIj
The @AHSN_NENC report mentions that we have been "silent" on the use of multicompartment compliance aids, however we have in fact produced guidance on this issue which is available on our website #medicationsafety#pharmacy https://t.co/VEwIF3T5sB
We have produced a series of resources to answer questions about medicines for adult social care providers, including best practice tips! You can find them here: https://t.co/axa0hX6sFQ 💊💉