Assessor Resource
CHCCS424B
Administer and monitor medications
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency requires the application of skills and knowledge to administer medication to clients in a manner that is safe
Competency requires an awareness of and practice consistent with health legislative requirements and codes of practice and enterprise safe workplace practices
The unit must be applied strictly in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation and industry guidelines which include, but are not limited to:
Aged Care Act and Regulations
The Drugs and Poison's Act and other relevant legislation in the state/territory
Disability Services Act
Legislation and industry guidelines (contd):
The organisation's procedures and guidelines written in accordance with the relevant legislation and reflecting the scope of role and accountability for the level of worker in that jurisdiction
Australian Nursing Council (2005) Guidelines on Delegation and Supervision of Registered Nurses
NSW Nurses and Midwives Board (May 2005) Delegating the Administration of Medication in Aged Care Facilities
Royal College of Nursing Australia and Australian Nursing Federation (2004) Joint Position Statement: Assistants in nursing and other unlicensed workers (however titled)
When the requirements of this standard are achieved, medications will be administered strictly in compliance with advice, instruction and relevant legislation. Where necessary, health professional support is sought to administer medication as appropriate for that environment or context
Annual reconfirmation of the essential knowledge and competency by the employer within performance management framework is mandatory
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to responsibly administer and monitor prescribed medications to a person with stable health conditions in a range of settings under delegation from a health professional in accordance with legislation and the organisation's medication and delegation policies and practice
This unit is available only as part of a qualification at Certificate IV level and above or as part of the High support and complex care skill set which is available to those holding a Certificate IV qualification
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