Form – Competence in Medication Administration PAC – Competence in medication administration – Staff Observation PAC – Competence in medication administration – Staff Observation Carer name Carer name First First Last Last Name of assessor Name of assessor First First Last Last Date of check * Time of check * 121234567891011 : 000510152025303540455055 AMPM Carer arrival time * 121234567891011 : 000510152025303540455055 AMPM Carer departure time * 121234567891011 : 000510152025303540455055 AMPM Section One – Administration and handling procedures followed correctly according to policy and procedure Hands washed and essential resources are prepared prior to administration * YesNo Comment Identity of client is checked against the medication being administered * YesNo Comment Did the carer check amount of medication to be given * YesNo Comment Did the carer identify the correct tablets against the prescription label and MAR chart * YesNo Comment Medication taken to the client in a suitable container * YesNo Comment Consent gained from the client * YesNo Comment Client in an appropiate position to take the medication * YesNo Comment Did the carer use a ‘no touch’ technique with medication * YesNo Comment Did the carer witness the medication was taken properly and swallowed * YesNo Comment Was the medication recorded on the MAR chart immediately afterwards * YesNo Comment Was medication stored away appropriately after administration * YesNo Comment Section Two – Resolution of problems and understanding the appropriate action to be taken Carer knows response to client if asked to administer herbal remedies / over the counter medication * YesNo Comment Carer understands appropriate action to take if a medication error eg. wrong person, dose, time or missed * YesNo Comment Carer knows how to respond if a family member requests administeration of non prescription medication * YesNo Comment Carer knows what to do if they find surplus medication * YesNo Comment Carer knows how to report any errors made by another member of staff * YesNo Comment Carer knows what to do if there is medication missing * YesNo Comment Care knows actions to be taken if client presents as unwell after a change to medication * YesNo Comment Care knows what to do if they suspect a medication overdose * YesNo Comment Section Three – Recording procedures are used correctly followng company policy and procedures Carer understands the correct use of codes in recording on the MAR chart * YesNo Comment Carer knows the appropriate action to take if the MAR chart has already been signed * YesNo Comment Carer understands the correct procedure if dose changes are made to medication * YesNo Comment Carer knows the importance of recording emergency medication * YesNo Comment Carer knows how to record customer refusing medication * YesNo Comment Carer knows what a medication error sheet is, where to find it and what to do * YesNo Comment Section Four – This assessment MUST identify that the following were carried out Safe & Efficient preparation for medication administration * YesNo Comment Medication was administrated safely * YesNo Comment Any wasted medication were disposed of safely * YesNo Comment All medication recorded accurately in appropriate place on MAR sheet * YesNo Comment Knowledge and understanding of problem resolution and appropriate action taken * YesNo Comment Knowledge and understanding of the medication policy and procedures were demonstrated * YesNo Comment Section Five – Actions Action Points Recorded Date Expected Completion Action Points Recorded Date Expected Completion Carer email for copy of assessment Comments from reviewer Visual Text If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit