Systems for Medicines Administration

Kate Roland, Ruth Endacott

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedicines Management: A Guide for Nurses
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages104-117
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9781405181631
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Mar 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 'universal infection control precautions' (UICPs)
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
  • Controlled waste regulations
  • Health and Safety Executive's (HSE)-the approved supply list
  • Key legislation-Medicines Act 1968, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Prescription-Only Medicines (human use) Order 1997
  • Legislation and its role in safeguarding healthcare professionals and patients from potential hazards
  • Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
  • Risk of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to healthcare workers
  • Systems for medicines administration
  • Universal infection control precautions

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