HIQA Designated Centre Medication

Overview

Draft or update a medication policy for a designated centre aligned with HIQA standards.

Getting Started

Add your source materials to the project workspace, then activate the HIQA Designated Centre Medication skill. The agent will guide you through the process step by step.

Example conversation

You: We need a medication policy for our designated centre for older people—ordering, storage, administration, MAR charts, and errors.

Agent: I’ll use the NSSBH reference (safe care, medication) and HIQA guidance for designated centres. I’ll draft a medication policy covering: ordering and supply; storage and security; administration and who may administer; self-administration where permitted; MAR and recording; errors and incidents; disposal; training; and medication review. I’ll link to incident reporting and care plans.

Output excerpt

Medication policy excerpt

Administration — Medicines are administered by [e.g. qualified nurses / trained staff]. The MAR chart is completed at the time of administration. Any refusal or omission is recorded with reason. Self-administration is only where risk-assessed and documented in the care plan.

Errors and incidents — Any medication error or near miss is reported using the incident reporting procedure. The resident is monitored and the prescriber/GP informed as appropriate. Incidents are reviewed to prevent recurrence.

Extension and validation

This skill does not include custom validation tools. Elaboration is guided by the skill workflow and reference materials.