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HJIS Contracting Vehicle Glossary
- Chloe Gibson
- Linley Wareham
This page should be used together with the Master Glossary to support the HJIS Capabilities, Epics and Standards.
Definitions of Terms
NHS England is aware that there are multiple sources of definitions and we recognise that there may be some crossover of terms and slight misalignment of definitions. Where such a misalignment is noted, the definition should be taken as per the context in which it is being read. The definitions in the contractual schedules and agreements generally take precedence over those in other documents.
Please note this Glossary is specifically to support the review and understanding of the Capabilities and Standards content.
Acronym or Term | Description |
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Clinical Test-Dependent Medication | Prescribed medication where the quantity to be taken by the Patient each time is dependent on the results of a clinical test. The results of the clinical test are compared against a range of values which determine the appropriate quantity to be taken. |
Default Medication Possession Status | A status to indicate whether it is recommended that a specific medication can be in the possession of Patients, as a default. |
Detained Estate | A collective term for the types of residential detention sites:
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Discharge Medication | Medication that is provided for a Patient to take with them when they are released from a Place of Detention. This is also known as ‘To Take Out’ medication. |
Homely Remedy | Medication that is administered or supplied to a Patient to treat minor ailments that does not need to be prescribed. |
In Possession Medication | Medication that the Patient keeps in their possession and can administer themselves. |
Local Record Value | The unique reference value associated with a Patient in the Place of Detention. The Patient’s Local Record Value will be one of:
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Medication Administration Point | A location where medications are administered or supplied to Patients. |
Medicines Administration Record Chart (MAR Chart) | A record of information related to the administration and supply of prescribed medication for a Patient. |
Medication Possession Status | A status to indicate whether a prescribed medication is permitted to be in the possession of the Patient. |
Not In Possession Medication | Medication that the Patient cannot keep in their possession and must be administered at the Medication Administration Point. |
Once Only Medication | Prescribed medication that is taken only once. |
Patient Possession Status | A status to indicate whether an individual Patient is permitted to have any medication in their possession. |
Pharmaceutical Specials | Medication not listed in a Formulary or Drug Database. |
Place of Detention (PoD) | The Detained Estate establishment where an individual is detained, which can be qualified by the following example location information:
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Prison Management System | Solution used by the HM Prison Service to manage prisoners within the Detained Estate. |
Regime | Pre-determined rules and values that can be applied when prescribing medication for a Patient, saving the Health or Care Professional time. Used when a medication has a standard course of treatment in the Detained Estate, and is always prescribed according to the same quantities and schedule. E.g. Methadone. |
Regular Medication | Prescribed medication that is taken at regular intervals and in regular quantities. |
Resident Status | The status that indicates a Patient’s position within the Detained Estate. Examples of Resident Status are:
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Risk Category | Risk Categories for medication include Red, Amber and Green which are defined in ‘The Traffic light system’ within Safer Prescribing in Prisons. Guidance for Clinicians. |
Spoiled | Medication that is no longer safe to administer or supply to a Patient. Medications may become spoiled if they:
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Variable Dose Medication | Prescribed medication that is taken based on a schedule where the quantities to be taken can vary. |