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Self-administration of medication
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Patient Self Medication
INTRODUCTION
What is the policy? Why choose this? Why is this important?
POLICY
Key Points of the Policy
KEY POINTS
The purpose
The procedure
The Medication Safety Initiative
Article 1
Grima, G., & Tai, B. (2015). Bedside medication lockers: the hidden danger upon discharge. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 45(3), 302–305. https://doi.org/10.1002/jppr.1128
Nursing Considerations include:
- Providing patient education prior
- Ensuring the patient is of sound mind
- Encouraging the patient to wash their hands prior to self administering
ARTICLES
Article 2
Richardson, S. J., Brooks, H. L., Bramley, G., & Coleman, J. J. (2014). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Self-Administration of Medication (SAM) Schemes in the Hospital Setting: A Systematic Review of the Literature. PLoS ONE, 9(12), e113912. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0113912
Nursing Considerations include:
- Clearing all bedsides after a patient is discharged
- Ensuring the patient is taking the correct dose, medication, and at the correct times
- Supervising the patient self administering for a period of time before deeming them independent
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
Legal and Ethical
Considerations
- Competencies for Registered Nurses
- Duty of care to patients
- Patients right to make informed decisions