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Maintain medication stocks

Maintain medication stocks

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHPS003
State Code
AVA40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to order, store and monitor medication stock levels and complete associated documentation to meet regulatory requirements. This unit applies to individuals working under the direct or indirect supervision of a health professional. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor medication stock levels
  • 1.1 Conduct an inventory of medications against required stock levels according to instructions from health professional and established procedures
  • 1.2 Take action to ensure medications beyond expiry date are not used, in line with organisation guidelines
  • 1.3 Correctly interpret information about cold chain requirements and monitor and maintain cold chain according to medication needs
  • 1.4 Monitor and update medication stock in the health practitioner’s bag according to instructions from health professional
2. Order stock
  • 2.1 Identify potential shortfalls in stock levels and take action to ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner under direction from health professionals
  • 2.2 Accurately complete stock orders according to procedures as required
3. Handle and store medication stocks
  • 3.1 Handle medications according to scope of own role and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
  • 3.2 Unpack medication orders and check items and quantities against order for accuracy
  • 3.3 Store medications according to manufacturer’s recommendations
  • 3.4 Dispose of medications in accordance with regulatory requirements and health professional instructions
4. Maintain medication documentation
  • 4.1 Maintain accurate log books of medications in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 4.2 Maintain accurate documentation of cold chain management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8322 HLTMAMP404B Maintain medication stocks in a medical practice Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM2 HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting Qualification