39 Skill Application of Assisting with Opening Medication

Skill Application of Reporting and Recording of Assisting with Opening of Medications

• Check care plan and/or refer to nurse for direction.
• Demonstrate point of care assessments
• Changes in status ( e.g emotional/cognitive/physical
• Skin integrity
• Level of consciousness
• Diet and nutritional intake
• Understands the intent of the medication and the outcomes to be achieved.

Demonstrates knowledge of ten rights of medication administration:

• the right medication
• the right person
• the right dose
• the right route
• the right time
• the right day
• the right reason
• the right expiry date
• the right documentation
• and the right education

Perform hand hygiene.

• Ask the client to explain the medication they are taking.
• Ensure the client understands the purpose of the medication
• Check expiry dates on medication.