A medication error is defined as “a failure in the treatment process that leads to, or has the potential to lead to, harm to the patient.” A medication error can result in missed dosage, making the treatment less effective or overdose, causing mild to life-threatening side effects. It is, free, important to detect medication errors.…
Proper medication administration is an important part of care homes and nursing homes. A streamlined medication administration system not only ensures correct medication doses to the patients but also decreases the potential risk of medication errors. Choosing an integrated system such as the eMAR medication system can make it easier for caregivers to seamlessly manage…
Aged residents with long-term medical conditions often take many prescribed medications. Managing these medications need an organized approach. eMAR is revolutionizing the medication administration process by streamlining the medication administration process and reducing medical errors. Aged care homes and electronic medication administration record Here are some of the benefits that aged care homes can get…
Misconceptions about medicines are becoming increasingly common, especially with so many different online sources offering information that can be confusing. However, if you are running a healthcare setup such as a care home or a nursing home, it is important to ensure that the caregiving staff has the correct information. Knowing the facts and avoiding…
The use of electronic MAR or eMAR charts has drastically improved medication administration in care homes. From preventing drug errors to sorting complex paper works, eMAR is a precise and cost-effective solution in improving the overall operational efficiency of care homes. If you are running a care home, the use of electronic MAR charts can…
A visit to a GP is an opportunity for the care home staff to proactively address the health needs of the residents. When health issues are communicated to the GP promptly and in the right way, better health outcomes can be achieved. For this, you, as a care home staff, have to make the most…
While necessary training and skills are a must to meet the job requirements, caregivers must also possess professional etiquette. An important skill, professional etiquette, is creating a mutually respectful work atmosphere and improving communication between other caregivers and the residents. If you are a new caregiver, here are some tips to improve your professional etiquette:…
Anger, confusion and sadness are a few symptoms a person with dementia may experience from time to time. This may often result in mood swings and unpredictable behaviours. These episodes can be trying for caregivers who are trying to help them with a wide range of activities of daily living. If you are running a…
Healthcare settings such as care homes and nursing homes undergo inspections by the department of health and social care. To be compliant with the guidelines set by the departments, it is necessary for them to demonstrate how they audit and monitor all aspects of medication management. The purpose of a medication audit is to ensure…
According to a report, less than 1% of care homes in the UK have been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). While approximately 62% have been rated good, the remaining 37% require improvement. You must be wondering what makes a care home outstanding? Here we discuss some key attributes of an outstanding…