Irish Medication Management Guidelines
Stay current with the latest medication management guidelines for healthcare professionals in Ireland. Our summary provides essential insights into the best practices set by the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). Focusing on patient safety, effective administration, and professional accountability, these guidelines are crucial for anyone involved in prescribing, dispensing, or managing medicines. From the HSE’s practical prescribing tools to the NMBI’s new 2025 Code of Conduct and HIQA’s integrated safety standards, ensure your practice is aligned with the highest standards of care in Ireland. This is vital for CPD and maintaining excellence in patient safety.
HSE Medication Management Programme
The HSE’s Medicines Management Programme (MMP) is the central point for guidance on safe, effective, and cost-effective prescribing. This page provides access to prescribing tips, preferred drug lists, and safety information.
NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (2025)
The NMBI sets the standards for nurses and midwives. Their new Code of Conduct, effective from February 2025, is a critical document for medication management. The 2020 guidance on medication administration also supplied here remains a key resource.
NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (2025)
https://www.nmbi.ie/Standards-Guidance/Code
NMBI Guidance for Registered Nurses and Midwives on Medication Administration (2020)
NMBI Guidance for Registered Nurses and Midwives on Medication Administration (2020)
Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
HIQA focuses on improving the safety and quality of healthcare services. They have moved from standalone medication safety standards to integrating these principles into their broader “National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.” This document is the key resource for understanding HIQA’s framework for safety and quality in all aspects of healthcare, including medication management.
HIQA – National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare
https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/standard/national-standards-safer-better-healthcare