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<p>The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 sets out the circumstances in which individuals,
including home care assistants may administer drugs.</p><p>Managers of residential
and domiciliary care providers have a responsibility to ensure the proper and safe
use of medicines, and that staff responsible for the management and administration
of medication are suitably trained and competent. Furthermore, the Care Quality Commission
expects all adult social care providers to induct staff in line with the standards
set out in the Care Certificate. As a minimum, new workers must be able to:</p><p>-
describe the agreed ways of working in relation to medication;</p><p>- describe the
agreed ways of working in relation to healthcare tasks; and</p><p>- list the tasks
relating to medication and healthcare procedures that they are not allowed to carry
out until they are competent.</p>
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