Medication Management Case Study

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System failures and poor communication has led to decreased patient safety and satisfaction within the hospital. Three critical areas that need immediate solutions are the drug administration system, hand washing protocols and follow ups and communication between patients and clinicians. Dosage issues whether it is frequency of a drug given or if the patient has even received their medication have occurred because there is no standard system for drug administration . Also, there is little adherence and enforcement to handwashing when interacting with patients. Lastly, there is no protocol when following up with patients leaving them feeling frustrated with the negligence of the clinicians.

Chad is engaging in substance abuse treatment. As of 10/19/2016, Chad Sr started with Southern Illinois Associates LLC. Chad was complaint with treatment recommendations and seems to be making efforts towards recovery. Chad Sr has been receiving psychiatric services, medication management and group and individual therapy at Southern Illinois Associates LLC. Chad Sr has been working to address substance abuse issues as well as mental health issues. Chad Sr’s scheduled group sessions are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 1 pm and 4 pm.

The aim of this assignment is to analyse the use of safe and effective prescribing which occurred in the student health visitors (HV)’s area of practice under the supervision of the practice teacher. The case study will be developed on the seven principles of the prescribing pyramid (NPC, 1999) and Driscoll model of reflection will be used to reflect on the prescribing scenario. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery ‘s professional code of conduct (NMC, 2015) confidentiality shall be maintained. Hence mother will be known as Debra and baby knows as Ella.

First, the medical assistant should convert the doctor’s prescription into layman’s terms for Doris. Medication A is two teaspoons by mouth every four hours. Medication B is 2.5 milliliters by mouth three times daily (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 1b). Doris should be cautious of confusing her medication dosages as that could lead to possible overdose. If Doris is afraid of mixing her medications, the medical assistant should convert to the unit that Doris is more comfortable with. For example, if Doris prefers milliliters, she should take around 9.8 milliliters of medication A. Alternatively, medication B could be taken at .5 teaspoons (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 131). Patients taking multiple medications should have a medication

R/s Kim is sending Kadyn to school with medication and it is against school policy. R/s last school year Kim was advised not to send medication with the child. R/s last week Kim sent the EpiPen and this week she sent Benadryl with Kadyn. R/s she called Kim on yesterday regarding the medication policy and Kim response was “okay.” R/s Kim gave permission for the school to change Kadyn’s clothes at school. R/s the school has clothes for Kadyn due to the strong odor. R/s Kadyn’s bookbag has to sit outside of the classroom because of the urine smell. R/s last year, they had the same issue with Rodney.

Reason for Referral: Peter John, a 47-Year-Old-Latino male, was referred to the mental health social worker at Primary Care Northside by the clinic’s head physician. Peter is currently living with his wife and two children (Paul M/17 and Zoe, F 10). Pater and his wife have been arguing over parental issues and finances since Paul expressed interest in out-of-state colleges. Peter works as a computer engineer at a large company for 20 years and is a respected colleague at the company. Recently, Peter has suffered from frequent stomachs and headaches, which finally lead him to Primary Care Northside for a doctor’s visit.

The customer indicated that she was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Ms. Knight has been prescribed Invega 9 MG (use as antipsychotic) and Effexor 3.5 MG (use to treat symptoms associated with anxiety and depression) by Dr. Miriam Ajo, MD at SalusCare. Medication management services are provided by the mentioned institution every three to four months. The customer was hospitalized in September, 2016 because she had a manic episode. She was Baker Act in 2004 and 2007. At the time of the evaluation she denied the presence of suicidal ideation, intent or plans.

Medication administration is not only an increasing source of civil and administrative liability for school districts, but may lead to legal questions for school counselors, psychologists, and social workers(Mazur-Mosiewicz et al, 2009). Medication and its administration in school settings by school personnel have been topics addressed by both the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. Department of Education and the federal courts as it relates to Section §504 and the IDEA. The rulings clearly suggest that schools have little power to limit their legal responsibilities, selectively deny administration of psychoactive prescriptive medication, and delegate the service to parents(Mazur-Mosiewicz et al, 2009).

Francesca, thank you for your discussion. I enjoyed how you described what Jane is experiencing with her medication. What I would try to explain to her would be that each of our bodies operate in different ways. That some individual respond differently to all forms of medications and why some have allergic reactions. Therefore, it makes sense that the gentlemen that she met in the lobby has a different response than she does with a different medication. However, it in no way means that the medication that he is taking would be affective. Furthermore, I would explain that I would not recommend her to change the medication because right now it appears to be working. It appears that her system has reached complete equilibrium (Preston,

These are used for the relief of common aches and pains such as headache, toothache, period pains, fever and symptoms associated with cold and influenza, muscular and joint pains. These medicines are considered over-the-counter medicines and available without the need for

Regarding your comment on why some facilities do no show interest in using the electronic medication system? I believe that application of such systems requires some trainings and basic computer knowledge. Without a doubt, there are a lot of medication aides in the long-term care facilites who do not have that basic computer knowledge and trainings. This in turn causes application of the electronic systems less appealing by the aides. Additionally, some facilities simply do not have enough budget to train medication aides in this regard. Collectively, I believe lack of basic computer knowledge plus lack of enough budget to train the medication aids could be the potential reasons why some facilities are reluctant to use the electronic medication

The Philips Medication Dispensing Service is a reliable tamper resistant device that dispenses the right drugs at the right time. It is marketed to seniors who take medication on a complex schedule, run the risk of incorrect medication use, have cognitive or physical impairments, and are independent at home. [1] The device dispenses pre-filled dosage cups after an audio alert is given to takes the pills at pre-set times. The aim is to end missing doses and mistaking one pill bottle for another. The cost to own this device is around $900, but hospitals and many health care agencies offer month-to-month rentals of about $59.95 with a one time installation fee of $80. [2] It’s an affordable cost for those who are at risk of medication

There are many different mental illnesses and ailments and just as many medications to treat them. The problem is that sometimes the medications are not correct for your disorders due to similar symptoms. This leads to problems with the patients who need help, but the patients are not getting the right medications and treatment they need.

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