In this section
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1Introduction
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2About this policy
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3Who this policy applies to
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4Royal Pharmaceutical Society principles
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5Person Centred Care and Mental Capacity
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6Duty of care in GSL arrangements
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7Carer training, competency and general conditions which apply to medication administration in GSL arrangements
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8Medications that trained and competent carers may administer
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9Ensuring that people have an adequate supply of medication
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10Storing medication
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11Administering medication
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12Medication records
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13Disposing of medication
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14Continuity of care when someone is on a short visit away from home or moves between carers
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15Side effects / adverse reactions
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16Medication errors
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17Monitoring medication support arrangements / quality assurance
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18Concerns and complaints
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19Emergency preparedness
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20Implementation
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21Review
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22Policy Details
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23Appendix 1 - Definitions
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24Appendix 2 - What must be recorded on the MAR
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25Appendix 3 - Staff guidance and procedures for over the counter products for general use
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26Appendix 4 -As Required “PRN” Medication Guidance
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27Appendix 5 - PRN Medication Administration Record (MAR) - In conjunction with PRN protocol Gloucestershire Shared Lives