Renfrewshire Supported Living Initiative

1. Systems and processes should be in place to ensure recording and administration of medication is safe and effective. To do this the provider should at a minimum ensure: a. Medication recording for each person is accurate, up to date and clearly reflect the m edication prescribed and administered, (including creams). b. There is clear and accurate tracking of medication stored for each person. c. Staff responsible for supporting people with medication clearly understand the process of, and importance of recording and administering medication. d. Medication audits are regular and effective; identifying gaps and actions required to improve recording and practice in line with current organisational policy and good practice guidance. This is to ensure that care a2. T o uphold people’s rights and ensure their safety, the provider should ensure that all restrictive measures are subject to regular, formal review. These reviews should meaningfully involve the person, their family, or advocate, and relevant professionals. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards which state that: "I am as involved as I can be in agreeing and reviewing any restrictions to my independence, control and choice" (HSCS 2.6).

1. The provider should improve the quality and consistency of care planning, to ensure that people receive the right support at the right time. Care plans should be strengths-based, clearly capture each person’s baseline skills, and contain accurate, current information, and risk assessments that direct day-to-day practice. Support should be reviewed regularly, with meaningful involvement from the person, and, where appropriate, their relatives or advocate, to ensure that they remain relevant, outcome focused, and safe. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: "My personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices". (HSCS 1.15)