Medication management for aged care and the elderly
Most people who require aged care also require regular medications for a range of different health conditions. Medication management is consequently an integral aspect of aged care and is an area which family members need to feel that their loved one is in safe hands
Available support & care types :
The selection, ordering and supplying of medication.
Assisting people to take their medication.
Keeping a record of which medications are taken and when they are taken.
The storage and disposal of medications.
The monitoring and evaluation of medicine use.
The Guiding Principles for Medication Management in Residential Aged Care Facilities provides a set of guidelines that promote the safe and quality use of medication in residential aged care facilities (RACF). Up and date information about medicines will be available to you and your use of medicines will be reviewed regularly to ensure that they are still being used to the best effect. This also gives you a chance to ask any questions you have about your medication or bring up any issues you may have.
