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 for ways to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for your residents, here are some useful insights on nursing and medication: 1. Be compassionate:…
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 care home manager planning to streamline medication management at your facility, here are some useful insights on managing medicines in your care home: 1. Have…
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 new responsibilities such as planning, budgeting, staff relations and quality improvement. Here we share with you some tips to become a successful nurse manager: 1.…
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 errors can have serious consequences ranging from minor side effects to near-fatal health problems. Common types of medication errors include: Some of the common types…
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 to deal with the side effects of working at night which can make it difficult to focus. For the safety of the residents, it is…
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 manage medications. As a caregiver, one of your most important responsibilities is to ensure that medical records are well-maintained. Here we discuss some good medical…
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. However, caregivers alone can’t change their attitude toward work-life balance. As a care home supervisor, you have to take proactive steps to help your caregiving…
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 your caregiving staff happy. Here are some ways to boost your staff’s morale: 1. Work with individual caregivers: When it comes to addressing problems with…
A caregiver’s job entails far more than just taking care of patients and helping them with daily activities. Caregivers play an important role in encouraging patients to stay positive and healthy. As a care home manager, it is easy to focus on a caregiver’s professional experience and references. However, it is equally important to ensure…
As per the Care Quality Commission’s report, the best care homes are the ones that look “beyond people’s medical conditions”. A good care home has to provide physical and emotional support to residents, helping them feel comfortable. If you are a care home manager and looking for ways to improve your care home, here are…