Supporting Professional PracticeMidwives and Medicines

Brenda DevineSenior Professional Officer

LSA Conference Jan 2015

Professional Accountability

Professional standards expected of midwives are contained in:-

•Midwives Rules and Standards (NMC 2012)•Standards for Medicines Management (NMC 2010)

•The Code (NMC, 2008)

Medicine Legislation

• The Medicines Act 1968 • The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 • The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2002• The Human Medicines Regulations 2012

Aim

To explore and develop evidence-based guidance, and educational support

arrangements that will be of benefit to the midwifery workforce in providing clarity in relation to medicines management whilst

ensuring safe, best practice.

A Regional Approach • Establishment of Steering Group• Objectives agreed : 1. Develop a range of guidance and educational

learning resources 2. Development of a Regional Medicine Maternity

Kardex3. Agree monographs for the list of Midwives

exemptions

Regional Awareness

Develop an implementation strategy for the dissemination of learning to the midwifery

workforce through education and the development of practice

Products

Regional Maternity Services Medicine Kardex

Awareness Days

E-learning resource

Accessed through NIPEC at www.nipec.hscni.net

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Midwives and Medicines (NI) 2014A guide to support your professional practice

ContentsSection 1 Foreword

Section 2 Introduction

Section 3 Aim of this Resource

Section 4 Classification of Medicines•Human Medicines Regulations 2012•Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2002•Categories•Quiz Stop•Safer Management of Controlled Drugs

Section 5 Role of the Midwife

•Midwives Exemptions•Other Methods used in the Administration of Medicines•NMC Standards for medicines management•Midwives Practice (Home Birth & Midwife Supply Order)

Section 6 Scenarios

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Section 7 Student Midwives

Section 8 Final Quiz

Section 9 References

Foreword

This resource has been developed through a partnership arrangement with midwives and pharmacists from Northern Ireland (NI). It has been adapted from NHS Education for Scotland (NES) (2012) for use by midwives in NI.

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An important part of a midwife’s role is an understanding of medicines management, particularly what a midwife can and cannot supply and administer. The professional standards expected of midwives are contained in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards for Medicines Management (NMC,2010)

Despite the legislation, there has been confusion around midwives’ responsibilities in relation to the supply and administration of medicines, in particular around Midwives Exemptions, Patient Group Directions (PGD) and relevant statutory legislation.

This resource will provide clear messages for midwives about their role and responsibilities when supplying and administering medicines.

Charlotte Mc ArdleChief Nursing Officer, DHSSPS

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Interactive Quiz

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Write down your answers to the questions below.

1. What does a ‘GSL’ medicine stand for?

2. Does a GSL medicine need a prescription?

3. Where can these medicines be obtained?

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4. Can you, a registered midwife supply a GSL medicine?

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Test your own knowledge of what you have learned so far …

Click here to check your answers

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1. What does a ‘GSL’ medicine stand for?

‘GSL’ stands for General Sales List Medicine

2. Does a GSL medicine need a prescription?

No, neither a prescription nor a supervision of a pharmacist is required.

3. Where can these medicines be obtained?

These medicines can be bought from retail outlets.

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4. Can you, a registered midwife supply a GSL medicine?

Yes, the registered midwife can, in the course of her professional practice, supply but not offer for sale all medical products on the General Sales List.

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ContentsSection 1 Foreword

Section 2 Introduction

Section 3 Aim of this Resource

Section 4 Classification of Medicines•Human Medicines Regulations 2012•Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2002•Categories•Quiz Stop•Safer Management of Controlled Drugs

Section 5 Role of the Midwife

•Midwives Exemptions•Other Methods used in the Administration of Medicines•NMC Standards for medicines management•Midwives Practice (Home Birth & Midwife Supply Order)

Section 6 Scenarios

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Section 7 Student Midwives

Section 8 Final Quiz

Section 9 References

Midwives Exemptions – Commonly used in Northern Ireland

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The link below will take you through to a list of commonly used types of medicines that you as a midwife can supply and administer during your midwifery practice whilst working in NI.

Please click here

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Midwives Exemptions – Commonly used in Northern Ireland

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The link below will take you through to a list of commonly used types of medicines that you as a midwife can supply and administer during your midwifery practice whilst working in NI.

Please click here

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ContentsSection 1 Foreword

Section 2 Introduction

Section 3 Aim of this Resource

Section 4 Classification of Medicines•Human Medicines Regulations 2012•Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2002•Categories•Quiz Stop•Safer Management of Controlled Drugs

Section 5 Role of the Midwife

•Midwives Exemptions•Other Methods used in the Administration of Medicines•NMC Standards for medicines management•Midwives Practice (Home Birth & Midwife Supply Order)

Section 6 Scenarios

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Section 7 Student Midwives

Section 8 Final Quiz

Section 9 References

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Final QuizMultiple Choice Questionnaire - requires 100% pass mark to obtain certificate

Remember to obtain your certificate and take it with you to your annual midwifery supervision review with your supervisor of midwives.

To undertake the NI Midwives and Medicines assessment please click on the link against your organisation

Northern Health and Social Care Trust employees: http://elearningSouthern Health and Social Care Trust employees: http://www.southerntrustelearning.netWestern Health and Social Care Trust employees: http://www.hsclearning.comSouth Eastern Health and Social Care Trust employees: http://www.hsclearning.comBelfast Health and Social Care Trust employees: http://www.hsclearning.comClinical Education Centre employees: http://www.hsclearning.comNIPEC employees : http://www.hsclearning.comPublic Health Agency employees: http://www.hsclearning.com

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Contact details:brenda.devine@nipec.hscni.net

028 9023 8192