The diagnostic imaging practice must ensure that medication risks are managed by:
a) correctly and safely storing, preparing and disposing of medications in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements;
b) identifying patients at risk from adverse reactions;
c) administering medication safely, actively monitoring the effects of medication, and all relevant details recorded in the patient's records;
d) personnel capable of providing timely and appropriate care in the event of an adverse reaction to medication; and
e) reporting, investigating and responding to incidents arising from adverse reactions or medication mismanagement.
Required Evidence
A documented policy and procedure describing the procedures for:
- storing, preparing and disposing of medications;
- identifying at risk patients;
- administering medications safely
- monitoring and recording the effects of medication and
- reporting, investigating, and responding to adverse reactions or medication mismanagement incidents when they occur.
A documented management plan which identifies the procedures for managing adverse reactions at the time they occur;
- the type and location of resuscitation equipment and associated drugs at the practice; and
- the personnel certified in basic life support and qualified to use resuscitation equipment and drugs. (Standard 1.1)
Where a practice performs examinations using contrast, a documented protocol which ensures the appropriate use and administration of contrast.
A sample of de-identified records for relevant diagnostic imaging procedures documenting the information collected about the patient’s medication use and/or history regarding previous reactions to medications.
Example of records demonstrating managing adverse reactions at the time they occur.
Where relevant, documented quality improvement activities, which describe the actions taken in response to incidents related to medication management.
Note
A 'medication' in this context refers to anything administered to a patient:
- to create or enhance a diagnostic quality image; and/or
- where imaging is used as part of an interventional procedure.