Lorraine Poulos

Check out: www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/healthy-and- active-ageing/medication-management Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? What the worker is to do i.e. prompt, assist, complete documentation Who else is involved in medication support e.g. RN, family or others Special instruction e.g. crushed, storage Medication plan reviewed by RN and/or GP Signing sheets provided by Pharmacy or RN What the client will do and what the worker and others will do Co-ordinator - What should be documented on the care plan for the consumer and direct care worker? Consumer - What should I be aware of and report to the worker or co-ordinator? If I am having problems accessing my medication supplies If my condition changes If my doctor changes my medication If I don’t wish to take the medication If client refuses medication If doses have been missing If there is no stock of the medication If medication has been tampered with Changes reported by client such as pain, nausea, light headiness, tiredness i.e. new health concerns Out of date Medication plan or signing sheets Medications oral