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Medication Administration: A Guide for Unregulated Care Providers.Personal Support Workers and unregulated caregivers in the community settings have been given the responsibility to assist with the administration, receiving, dispensing and storing of oral, sublingual, topical rectal and inhalation medications. UCPs/PSWs may assist and ensure that their clients are taking their medications as prescribed by their health care professionals in order to maintain their clients' safety, care, welfare and security. This guide will assist PSWs and UCPs in proficiently managing the task of medication administration and will cover the following three modules:Module 1: Enhancing Medication Safety in the CommunityObjectives: › to provide an overview of medication safety in the community setting› to discuss the role of PSWs/UCPs in medication administration in the community› Present some general knowledge related to medicine› Inform caregivers about safe use issues, practices
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