Medication Management Consultancy
The Medication Management Consultancy is a consultant-led service designed to support residential aged care organisations in establishing a sustainable framework for the quality use of antipsychotic and psychotropic medicines. This consultancy focuses on ensuring these medicines are used only as a last resort, at the lowest effective dose, and for the shortest possible duration.
How It Works
The consultancy follows a validated, evidence-based process:
- Completes an audit to assess current medication practices.
- Tracks progress to ensure lasting change.
- Tailored education and training for staff.
- Ongoing support and resources to encourage improvement.
The Medication Management Consultancy may help your organisation meet the Aged Care Quality Standards: Standard 3
This consultancy is offered to residential aged care organisations and facilities as a component of DTA Commissioned Training.
What’s Included
- Benchmarking to measure staff knowledge and antipsychotic medicine use before and after the program.
- Resources to guide appropriate use of antipsychotic and psychotropic medicines.
- Education and advice from a DTA consultant.
Benefits
- May count towards professional development (CPD) points.
- Help meet Australian Aged Care Quality Standards (Standards 3, 7, and 8).
- Help improve mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) reporting statistics.
- Free hard copy resources.
Timeline
The Medication Management Consultancy runs for 12 weeks and includes:
- Five meetings with a DTA consultant.
- A virtual classroom session.
- Access to an online course.
Are you ready to create real and lasting change at your organisation?
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