Lithium Safe Management High Risk Medicine Training Resources

Safe Management of Lithium A High Risk Medicine

Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key

Presentation includes a case scenario and model actions. It also includes a section on how care staff can prevent missed lithium monitoring.

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Overall Aim: Promote safe, consistent and informed lithium management in care settings.​

Learning Objectives:

Explain what lithium is and when it is prescribed.​

Identify key risks associated with lithium therapy.​

Support safe prescribing, administration and monitoring.​

Recognise and respond to signs of lithium toxicity.​

Understand care staff responsibilities in communication and record-keeping.

Presentation (48 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
What is Lithium?
Prescription of Lithium
Prescribing Responsibilities
Care Setting Responsibilities
Monitoring Requirements
Care Plan and Support
Administering Lithium
Safety Guidance
Recognising Lithium Toxicity
Preventing Lithium Toxicity
Supporting Individuals on Lithium
Roles and Responsibilities in Care Settings
SECTION: How Care Staff Can Help Prevent Missed Lithium Monitoring
Clear Responsibility in the Care Plan​
Tracking Monitoring Dates ​
Proactive Appointment Support​
Checking Blood Tests Have Actually Happened​
Using the Lithium Record Book​
Monitoring Changes in Health That Trigger Extra Tests​
Escalating Missed or Overdue Monitoring​
Education and Reassurance​
Key Message about Monitoring​
Section - Case Scenario and Model Actions
Case Scenario
Case Scenario - Immediate Checks on Return from Hospital​
Case Scenario - Stop and Separate Previous Medication​
Case Scenario - Confirm Prescribing and Supply​
Case Scenario - Update Records and MAR Chart​
Case Scenario - Check Monitoring and Blood Test Arrangements​
Case Scenario - Support the Resident​
Case Scenario - Ongoing Observation and Safety​
Case Scenario - Model Actions Summary​
Final Words​
References and Further Reading​

Word Documents

Handout
Knowledge Check Questions (Short answer questions and Multiple Choice)
Trainer Aide Answer Key

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