9/5/2020 Assessment 1 – Safe Medication Management in the Acute Care Setting.

Assessment 1 – Safe Medication Management in the

Acute Care Setting.
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Assessment 1 Safe Medication Management in the Acute Care Setting.

Weighting: 40% of overall unit grade

Due date: Monday 21 September 2020, 1000 hrs Eastern Time (Week 8)

Word limit: 1500 words (+/- 10% )

n.b. marks will be deducted for assessments that do not meet or exceed
the word limit.

Referencing style: APA 7th Edition

Unit Learning Outcome Assessed

ULO 1. Communicate a conceptual understanding of the care of an adult patient experiencing acute
health issues

ULO 4. Articulate the evidence underpinning the guidelines for safe and quality use of medicines and
blood related products in acute adult care settings.

Background

Safe medication management is essential for the provision of safe and quality healthcare, the
Registered Nurse has an integral role in maintaining patient safety and decreasing the risk of
medication-related harm when planning assessment and care of a person-centred care to a person
experiencing acute health issues (Kavanagh, 2017).

Task Description

Demonstrate how evidence-based practice supports the Registered Nurse to maintain safe
medication management:

1. When preparing for and during medication administration

2 When monitoring for response
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2. When monitoring for response
3. During transitions of care

AND Examine the role of a Registered Nurse in the promotion of medication safety and the impact
of nursing skill and knowledge on mitigating the risk for medication errors.

It is expected that your submission will:

Demonstrate how the concept of safety applies to safe medication management at key points
during the patient journey and the role of evidence-based practice within the acute care setting.
Examine the role of a Registered Nurse in the promotion of medication safety and mitigation of
risk for medication error.

Word Limit

When discussing the points above you must adhere to the word limit of the assessment and it is
recommended that each individual response will not exceed 400 words.

Use of Literature

You must include a list of references at the end of your submission. You will be assessed on the use
of relevant and contemporary evidence-based, literature.

Submission Requirements

1. It is recommended that you please submit you work to the 'draft submission' assignment box, first.
As this will allow you to see your report and make changes prior to your final submission where
required.
2. You must obtain an URKUND report prior to submission.

Extensions and Late Submissions:

Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will result in a penalty of 5% reduced
marks from the total available, per calendar day late.

An assignment submitted over 7 days late will not be accepted.

Please refer to the unit outline (https://www.canberra.edu.au/coursesandunits/unit?unit_cd=10198)

and the University of Canberra Assessment Policy
(https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Download/331/Assessment_Policy)
and Assessment Procedures
(https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Download/369/Assessment_Procedures) for
more information regarding extensions, late submissions and assessment requirements.
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Reference List

Kavanagh, C. (2017). Medication governance: preventing errors and promoting patient safety. British
Journal of Nursing, 26(3), 159-165. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/journal/bjon

Assessment Task 1

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Presentation (Principle: Identification and clarity of purpose)

Cover Page
A Cover Page is included with:
• The Unit number and title
• Assessment Name
• Student ID number
• Word Count (Actual word count, not assigned word count)

Formatting 5.0 pts

Demonstrates attention to detail appropriate for academic writing – consistent with APA
7th Style
• Font: Times New Roman
• Size 12
• Double space between all text lines
• Margins 2.54cm
• First line indentation for every paragraph
• Page number and Student number placed at top right of page

Scholarly approach to assessment (Principle: Scholarly academic writing using evidence

to inform arguments, support definitions and an ethical approach to using the ideas and
academic work of others).
Evidence of relevant literature used to support discussion, for example:
• Current evidence-based practice guidelines, for example the National Medicines Policy
released by the Australian Department of Health.
• Peer reviewed literature published within five (5) years, 2015-2020.
• Recently published textbooks relevant to the Australian Healthcare setting 10.0 pts
• Seminal works where relevant.

Formatting as per APA 7th Style, including not limited to:

• Correct use of intext citations
• Reference list commences on new page
• Hanging indentation used
• Correct punctuation in reference list and in-text citation

Demonstrate how evidence-based practice supports the Registered Nurse to maintain

safe medication management when preparing for and during administration of
medication. (Principle: Integration of a conceptual understanding to clinical practice and
application of evidence-based guidelines to promote positive health outcomes for
patients)
The description: 20.0 pts
• Outlines the key elements of planning and assessment to maintain patient safety when
preparing for medication administration.
• Demonstrates a standardised approach to assessment and care to ensure safe
medication administration.
• Considers the impact of the environment in which medication management takes place.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Demonstrate how evidence-based practice supports the Registered Nurse to maintain

safe medication management when monitoring for response. (Principle: Integration of a
conceptual understanding to clinical practice and application of evidence-based
guidelines to promote positive health outcomes for patients)
The description: 15.0 pts
• Identifies two (2) priorities of nursing care when monitoring for a response after
medication administration
• Provides an evidence-based rationale for each of the priorities identified.
• Demonstrates the importance of a person-centred approach to monitoring for response.

Demonstrate how evidence-based practice supports the Registered Nurse to maintain

safe medication management during transitions of care. (Principle: Integration of a
conceptual understanding to clinical practice and application of evidence-based
guidelines to promote positive health outcomes for patients)
The description:
15.0 pts
• Describes the role of the nurse in promoting safe medication management during
transitions of care through medication reconciliation and review.
• Outlines how effective communication supports the Registered Nurse to maintain safe
medication management during transitions of care.
• Describes the importance of a person-centred approach during transitions of care.

Examine the role of the Registered Nurse in the promotion of medication safety and the
impact of nursing skill and knowledge on mitigating the risk for medication errors.
(Principle: Capability of communicating ideas through evidence informed academic
writing)
The description: 15.0 pts
• Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of nursing care in relation to medication
errors and patient health outcomes.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the responsibilities and accountabilities of the
Registered Nurse for safe medication management.

Adheres to set word limit

• Word count - 1500 words (+/- 10%), including intext citations.
• 5% deduction of total marks available (for assessment) for every 100 words above or
0.0 pts
below limit.

Marks will be deducted once the submission has been marked.

Total points: 80.0

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