Marj/Paul
I previously worked for a similar organisation and I immediately had dispensing meachines put up dotted around the site that for 20p or so dispensed a dose of paracetamol/brufen, persons choice.
I think they were provided and serviced by SAFA-IPS. Like Gail the OHA was the font of all things medical including Uncle Goerge who had worked there 15 years ago and was there any chance he could have some of that cream for bad backs!!
As someone once said "Education, education, education" and that should start firstly with the inane managers who should be dealing with the "I'm not feeling very" staff member, not palming them off on OH.
Cheers
Pete
Pete Judge
Occupational Health Adviser
Cardiff University
Heath Park Campus
2nd Floor Cardigan House
University Hospital of Wales
Cardiff
CF14 4XN
02920 748955
>>> "Darcy, Paul" <[log in to unmask]> 02/10/2008 08:34 >>>
I can't believe you're having to give out paracetamol and ibuprofen.
Surely the employees can buy these for themselves - they're less than
50p per pack at Sainsbury. I wouldn't worry about going through any
hoops when your employees can take responsibility for themselves. Next
they'll be wanting you to apply calamine lotion or kiss their bruises
better.
Paul
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Sent: 02 October 2008 08:01
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Administration of medicines
Good morning list
I have previously worked for many years in the NHS where the
administration of medicines was governed by Patient Group Directions. I
have recently moved to a food manufacturing plant where it appears to be
the norm to administer medications like Paracetamol and Ibuprofen.
I would appreciate any advise as to whether this is an acceptable
practice and what is required as regards the nursing team being covered
to do this.
Many thanks
Marj
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