Medicines optimisation: CQC quality statement
One of the 8 quality statements under the safe key question.
The statement
We make sure that medicines and treatments are safe and meet people’s needs, capacities and preferences by enabling them to be involved in planning, including when changes happen.
Topics the CQC lists under it
- IV medicines /fluids/medical gasses
- Medicines management
- Roles and responsibilities, delegation
- Prescribing
- Self-medication
- Consent/decisions/covert administration (including MCA)
- Controlled drugs
- Storage and disposal
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- STOMP/STAMP
Dental checks that provide evidence
4 checks in Compliance UK's dental pack are tagged to this statement.
| Check | Area | Default schedule | Usually done by | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency drugs, oxygen and AED checks | Medical emergencies and medicines | Weekly | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Medicines fridge temperature log | Medical emergencies and medicines | Daily | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Antimicrobial prescribing audit | Medical emergencies and medicines | Every year | Dentist | Regulation 12 |
| Conscious sedation audit and trainingApplies if you answer yes to “Do you offer conscious sedation?” | Medical emergencies and medicines | Every year | Dentist | Regulation 12 |
Related regulations
The CQC links this statement to these fundamental standards.