Product Overview

This comprehensive Medication Administration Procedure is specifically designed for Australian disability and aged care providers who need robust, practical and compliant safety documentation to manage medication risks. It provides a clear, step-by-step framework for safe medication management, aligned with Australian work health and safety (WHS) obligations and sector expectations.

The procedure covers the full medication cycle ?�? from prescribing and documentation through to storage, administration, incident reporting and review. Written in plain, accessible language, it supports frontline workers, nurses, support workers and managers to administer medications safely while protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of clients and staff.

Key Features

• Detailed WHS-focused procedure for medication administration in disability and aged care settings.
• Clear roles and responsibilities for PCBUs, managers, supervisors and workers.
• Step-by-step guidance for oral, topical, inhaled and injectable medications.
• Specific controls for high-risk and PRN (as required) medications.
• Practical checklists for workers and managers to support safe practice.
• Guidance on storage, security, transport and disposal of medications.
• Integrated incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Supports training, competency assessment and clinical governance.

Benefits

• Strengthen WHS compliance: Aligns medication practices with work health and safety duties, reducing legal and regulatory exposure.
• Reduce medication errors: Structured checks, clear instructions and high-risk medication controls help prevent wrong dose, wrong client and other common errors.
• Protect clients and workers: Integrates infection prevention, sharps safety and hazardous medication handling to minimise harm.
• Save time on policy development: Ready-to-use, fully developed procedure that can be quickly customised to your service.
• Support audits and accreditation: Provides evidence of systematic medication management and safety documentation for quality reviews.

Who is this for?

This Medication Administration Procedure is ideal for:

• Residential aged care facilities.
• Disability accommodation and supported independent living services.
• Home care and community support providers.
• Day programs and centre-based services.
• WHS managers, clinical managers and quality/compliance staff responsible for medication safety.

Whether you are establishing new services or strengthening existing systems, this document provides a solid, WHS-focused foundation for safe medication administration.

Legislation & References

This procedure has been developed with reference to key Australian requirements and good practice guidance, including:

• Work health and safety legislation and regulations in relevant jurisdictions.
• Medication safety principles promoted by Australian safety and quality bodies.
• Sector expectations for aged care and disability support services.

By implementing this Medication Administration Procedure, organisations can demonstrate a proactive, systematic approach to WHS compliance and client safety, backed by clear, practical safety documentation tailored to the realities of disability and aged care work.