The Student Practice team would like to inform students and faculty instructors in nursing and pharmacy programs about the revisions to the Medication: Dispensing by Nurses – Clinical Policy.
What's happening?
The Student Practice team would like to inform students and faculty instructors in nursing and pharmacy programs about the revisions to the Medication: Dispensing by Nurses – Clinical Policy, which may impact their practice areas. These revisions are as follows:
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Practice Change |
Impacted Programs/ Professions/Networks |
Education and Implementation |
Effect Date |
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Dispensing by nurses is limited to a maximum of 24 hour supply nurse prepared pass medications (including any PRN medications) and at preparation Nurses are to follow the minimum level of verification |
Nurses and Pharmacists. Nurses in all practice settings can use this policy when they are responsible for dispensing or preparing pass medications either with or without Pharmacy input. |
Education Tools: Highlights sheet, PowerPoint Presentation, and an algorithm developed by the College of Registered Nurses of BC |
February 8, 2018 |
Why is this important?
The revisions were initiated based on feedback from practice areas and professionals who are dispensing medications and the potential barriers that limited staff in supporting patients and families to meet their goals.
How will these impact students and faculty instructors?
Students and faculty instructors who are completing student placements in Fraser Health are expected to apply any necessary changes in their practice to ensure that patients, clients, and residents continue to receive safe and quality care. Students and faculty instructors can access this policy via FH Pulse when they are on Fraser Health sites.
Questions?
Please contact the Student Practice Team at student.placement@fraserhealth.ca.