Services Database Medication Administration Record Service

Service ID

266943

Description

This service is designed to support providers delivering home care services on behalf of Sheffield Council to achieve best practice, as defined by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the Care Quality Commission, in respect of medication administration and governance.

Participating pharmacies will supply a medication administration record (MAR) chart for adults aged 18 years and over in receipt of home care funded by the Council, who is assessed as requiring a care worker who is responsible for removing medication from the container and directly administering the medication.

Location of service

Sheffield LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Medicines assessment & compliance support

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

Not known.

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