Medicines - Safe Management of Lithium A High Risk Medicine
Safe Management of Lithium A High Risk Medicine
Care Staff, Nurses and Managers in Adult Social Care Settings
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
HSC Training Link
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