safe management of medicines
The methods and principles required to handle, store and prescribe medication with the aim of improving the safety and quality of medication usage.
Healthcare inspectors visit healthcare facilities to ensure proper care is given to all patients in accordance with legal requirements. They also inspect if equipment, processes and staff operate adequately to prevent the spreading of infections and diseases.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
5 competenceshealth care legislation
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
health care system
The structure and function of health care services.
health, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
medical studies
The basics and terminology of medical studies.
medical terminology
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesensure compliance with healthcare regulations
Determine whether a healthcare institution is in compliance with legislation and regulations.
examine healthcare facility
Ensure compliance of healthcare institutions with related regulations. Inspect the physical site and the legal paperwork such as certificates, permits and licenses.
inspect staff
Inspect staff to ensure correct practices and procedures.
Sector-specific
2 competencescommunicate health and safety measures
Inform about applicable rules, guidelines and measures to avoid accidents and hazards in the workplace.
ensure safety of healthcare users
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadvise on risk management
Provide advice on risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of different kinds of risks to a specific organisation.
conduct workplace audits
Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
educate employees on occupational hazards
Provide information and advice to employees related to the possible occupational hazards, such as industrial solvents, radiation, noise and vibration.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencehealthcare administration
The administration procedures of a healthcare facility to keep it operational. It involves leadership roles, regulatory compliance and the efficiency in the processes of the facility.
Cross-sector
1 competenceinfection control
The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms in the prevention of infection.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceensure safety regulations in dealing with infectious diseases
Ensure hygiene and safety regulations in clinic or hospital whenever a contagious patient is brought in, dealing with infectious diseases and patient quarantine procedures.
Sector-specific
3 competencesadvise on medical records
Act as a consultant to medical staff by providing advice on medical records policies.
collect statistics on medical records
Perform statistical analysis of various medical records of the healthcare facility, referring to the number of hospital admissions, discharges or waiting lists.
identify policy breach
Identify instances of non-compliance to set plans and policies in an organisation, and take the appropriate course of action by issuing penalties and outlining the changes which need to be made.
Cross-sector
9 competencesadvise policy makers in healthcare
Present research to policy makers, health care providers, and educators to encourage improvements in public health.
conduct research interview
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
draw up risk assessment
Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken at the organisational level.
identify hazards in the workplace
Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.
implement policy in healthcare practices
Establish how policies should be interpreted and translated within the practice, implementing local and national policies, as well as those of your own practice and proposing developments and improvements to service delivery.
manage infection control in the facility
Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.
- Scope note
- Includes procedures such as hand washing, disinfection and proper skin care, universal hygiene precautions, collection and handling of laboratory specimens, segregation and disposal of waste materials, decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment, reporting and treatment of sharps injuries, and dealing with blood and body fluid spillages.
participate in medical inventory control
Monitor the condition of a medical inventory. Ensure the materials are stored safely. Re-order supplies when needed.
present reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
provide improvement strategies
Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.