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Assist in preparing dose administration aids

Assist in preparing dose administration aids

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRCDIS004
State Code
AWX82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
060501 - Pharmacy
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to package pharmaceutical products in Dose Administration Aids (DAAs). It requires the ability to set up pre-packaged doses of prescribed medicines to be administered over set periods, verify contents with a pharmacist and complete DAA patient records. This may be for new and ongoing individual customers or for multiple customers in residential care settings.This unit applies to senior dispensary assistants working in community pharmacies. When preparing DAAs they work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and their role is limited to those dispensing functions that do not require them to exercise professional pharmaceutical judgement or discretion.This unit incorporates the requirement for pharmacy assistants to comply with federal, state and territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). At the time of publication, they are not, however, required to hold an occupational licence or to be certified as competent in this unit to dispense scheduled medicines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to pack dose administration aids.
  • 1.1.Follow organisational procedures for preparing DAAs throughout dispensing process.
  • 1.2.Schedule processing of orders to meeting despatch deadlines.
  • 1.3.Follow organisational process for dealing with new DAA patients.
  • 1.4.Read, check and follow dose administration and packaging documentation and instructions.
  • 1.5.Maintain personal hygiene and handle medicines and containers hygienically to avoid contamination.
  • 1.6.Set up packaging containers, other consumables and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • 1.7.Confirm availability of patient medicines and identify medications not suitable for packing in a DAA.
2. Pack dose administration aids.
  • 2.1.Prepare and attach labels with required DAA information to header cards.
  • 2.2.Fill DAAs according to pharmacist instructions and patient record of medications.
  • 2.3.Include Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) with patient DAAs.
  • 2.4.Ensure all requested patient medications not packed in DAA are provided.
  • 2.5.Reconcile dispensed medicines with DAA packed medicines in terms of form, dose, strength and quantity.
  • 2.6.Present filled containers, any additional medications, CMI and patient record of medications for evidence checking by pharmacist.
  • 2.7.Obtain pharmacist approval, sign off on document and pack filled containers.
3. Complete administration and maintenance activities.
  • 3.1.Store filled DAA orders in designated area awaiting collection or delivery.
  • 3.2.Follow organisational procedures to clean and maintain dose administration area.
  • 3.3.Use computerised dispensary system to accurately record DAA client and medication information.
  • 3.4.Make changes to DAAs already provided to patients as directed by pharmacist.
  • 3.5.Dispose of waste according to environmental requirements, patient privacy protocols and organisational waste management procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD889 SIRCDIS406 Assist in preparing dose administration aids Unit of competency