Nurses who work in care homes or nursing homes write nursing progress notes to record each patient’s recovery and care. These notes include important information about the patient, such as…
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Digital medical records are becoming increasingly important in healthcare settings. They provide a complete and up-to-date record of a patient’s medical history including medications prescribed, allergies and test results at…
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Accurate patient charting is an important part of a nurse’s job. Through nursing charts, nurses communicate important information to the entire healthcare team. A patient chart is also a legal…
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In care homes, Medication Administration Record (MAR) charts are used for documenting medications prescribed to residents. MAR charts include important information such as: Name of the resident Time and dates…
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When working in a fast-paced environment, nurses often have to think on their feet while consistently delivering an exceptional level of resident care. If you are a new nurse looking…
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All care homes require medication management systems, processes and policies in place to help caregivers manage medication safely to achieve the best outcomes for their residents. If you are a…
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If you want to take on a leadership role as a nurse manager, you need more than clinical skills. You need organisational, time management and communication skills to take on…
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A medication error is a preventable event that can cause patient harm. Medication errors can occur at any stage of the medication-use process, from prescribing to dispensing to administration. Such…
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Caregivers who work the night shift face a unique set of challenges. Not only do they have to contend with the usual difficulties of providing care, but they also have…
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As a caregiver, you know how medical records play a significant role in providing quality care to residents. Properly-maintained medical records help you communicate with healthcare providers, schedule appointments and…
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In the past 2 years, work-life balance for caregivers has taken on an even greater significance. Many caregivers are acknowledging the stress associated with the job and learning self-care techniques.…
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Caregivers are the backbone of care homes. Without them, it is impossible to provide high-quality care to residents. As a care home manager, it is important for you to keep…
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