Comprehensive Resources for Care Homes to Enhance Compliance and Patient Safety
At Teach Support Develop Ltd., we provide tailored resources designed to improve medication management practices in care homes. With over 40 years of experience as a hospital and community pharmacist, and 9 years working within an NHS Care Home governance team, I understand the unique challenges care homes face. Unlike traditional approaches that merely highlight issues, I work collaboratively with care homes to create practical and sustainable solutions. Many of these resources have been adopted as All Wales standards, underscoring their effectiveness and impact. From personalised training to simplified processes, our resources enhance compliance, ensure safety, and improve outcomes. We also partner with surgeries and pharmacies to guarantee that these changes are seamlessly integrated and sustainable.
Practical and Effective Resources for Medication Management
Teach Support Develop Ltd. goes beyond standard pharmacy advice, offering tailored solutions that directly address the challenges care homes face. Instead of simply providing lists of non-compliant practices, we work collaboratively to implement the best solutions. This approach includes personalised training, process simplification, and ensuring staff fully understand and adopt new practices. These collaborative methods improve compliance, enhance safety, and promote better patient outcomes.
Here are some examples of resources I have written or adapted to simplify compliance and support good practice:
Audit Resources
Comprehensive checklists and guidelines to ensure compliance with medication handling and administration standards, including NICE SC1 guidelines.
Ordering Resources
Streamlined processes and training materials to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medication ordering.
Storage Resources
Best practice guides and training sessions on proper medication storage to maintain safety and efficacy.
Administration Resources
Detailed protocols and training modules to ensure safe and accurate medication administration.
Disposal Resources
Clear guidelines and procedures for the safe and compliant disposal of medications.
Customised Training for Specific Needs
Some training is delivered through easy-to-follow presentations tailored to common challenges, such as:
- Emollients:
Addressing issues with incorrect application or inaccurate record-keeping through focused training. - Transdermal Patches:
Ensuring proper rotation, placement, and accurate documentation to avoid common errors.
Collaborative Integration
We collaborate closely with surgeries and pharmacies to ensure these resources and changes are sustainable and effectively integrated into care home operations. This holistic approach guarantees that improvements are not only implemented but also maintained over time.
Trusted Standards in Care
Our resources have been recognised and adopted as All Wales standards, reflecting their value and contribution to raising care quality. Whether through audits, training, or process enhancements, our tools are proven to improve compliance and enhance patient safety.
Access tailored resources and expert support to optimise medication management and compliance in care homes.
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