Medication Management Policy Procedure SARA IBRAHIM ASKAR AL

Medication Management Policy & Procedure SARA IBRAHIM ASKAR AL ASKAR HEAD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT IN PHC/ SHARJAH MEDICAL DISTRICT

Agenda §What is medication management policy & procedure ? §What are the elements of medication management policy & procedure ? ? §Conclusion

What is medication management Policy & Procedure ? It is a process of establishing standards for a safe medication management system that addresses the medication processes of storage, ordering, preparing and dispensing, administering and monitoring in accordance to all applicable laws and regulations.

What are the elements of medication management P&P? §Medication Availability §Medication storage §Medication Expiry §Medication preparing and dispensing

Medication availability ØPurpose & Scope: To ensure the availability of approved medications in the facility as per their mission, patient needs, and types of services provided. ØProcedure and Responsibility:

Medication storage ØPurpose & Scope: To assure the quality and safety of the medications stored in the facility ØProcedure and Responsibility: Medications storage conditions

Medication preparing and dispensing ØPurpose & Scope: To assure safety and effectiveness of medications preparing and dispensing. ØProcedure and Responsibility:

Medication Expiry ØPurpose & Scope: 1. To protect patients and community from the hazards of using expired medication. 2. To assure safety, quality, efficacy and effectiveness of medications. ØMedications expire as the following:

Medication Expiry ØProcedure and Responsibility:

Conclusion Having medication management P&P in the facility will: 1. maintain patients’ safety and improve the quality of services provided to the patients. 2. assure efficiency and effectiveness of the medication management processes in the facility.

Elements of medication management P&P?