CP70 Administration of laxative rectal suppositories by named carer
Category
Clinical Practice (Policies)
Code
CP70
Issue No
2
Target Audience
All clinical staff
Purpose
To enable a carer of a named patient to safely administer laxative rectal suppositories by achieving agreed competencies supervised and maintained by a Community Care Team (CCT).
Origin
Lead executive
Director of Nursing Therapies Patient Partnership
Authors details
Community Urology Service - 0151 488 8230
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
30 September 2016
Approval Meeting
Neighbourhood-Based Care Group