Medication Management for Community Based Organizations

HSO Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Health Standards Organization
Contact Information:
Health Standards Organization
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAM/HSO 34014:2018
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
11.020.01
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Note: The ICS code for this NOI was updated by the responsible SDO on April 23, 2024.

The Medication Management for Community-Based Organizations Standard promotes a collaborative approach to preventing and reducing patient safety incidents involving medications by addressing all aspects of the medication management process, from selection and preparation to administration of the medication and the ongoing monitoring of clients/residents. This standard is intended for global/international community-based organizations such as; long-term care, community health services, developmental disability organizations, home care, hospice palliative care, community mental health and rehabilitation facilities.

Project need:

The field of medication management is a constantly evolving sector, requiring attentiveness to new developments in pharmacology, treatment regimens, jurisdictional legislation, and advances in technology. Since the last revision, there have been new developments/evidence in the field that could enhance the existing products.

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