Medication Management Service (MMS)
If any of us have a long term condition it is not uncommon for us to rely on medication to maintain our health to the best possible. Should we, for whatever reason, be unable to take our medication as prescribed (time, dose etc.) we often rely on those close to us to assist us. When individuals, or their families, are – for whatever reason – unable to manage this activity – and are in receipt of a care package – those employed to assist them need an effective framework to ensure their capability to undertake this responsibility.
The Barnsley Medication Management Service (MMS) supports Domiciliary Care Services to adhere to and comply with safe working practices. The MMS is intended to support service providers to meet the Care Quality Commission (CQC) “Fundamental standards” and following the NICE and Quality standards (NG67 & QS171) for managing medicines for people receiving social care in the community, ensuring patients are receiving appropriate treatment and are supported in using it correctly and communicating that medicines support has started.
Resources
Medication Management Service Specification
Medication Management Service Guide
MMS Referral Form January 2020
MMS flowchart-covid19 update to service-November 20
Pharmacy-Letter-MMS – New Payment Structure 2019
Clinical Pharmacist Contact list – please contact info@cpsy.org.uk for a copy of this list.