Young Adult Services (YAS)

1. To ensure people are confident their medication regime is being managed safely. The provider should ensure: Care plans associated with medication administration provide detailed, accurate and comprehensive guidance to staff. Clarity is given to care staff and supported people regarding the different levels of support for taking their medication, in line with the providers relevant policy. Ensure protocols for “as required” medication are in place for everyone who requires this. These to include what action could be taken before having to offer medication and when "as required" medication is given the outcome of this is recorded. Demonstrate that staff follow policy and best practice about medication administration records and documentation;

This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states: “I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice” (H