Tips for Nurses to Manage their Day Efficiently: From Setting Realistic Goals to Using Electronic Medication Administration Record

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Nurses are required to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and perpetually changing priorities. To improve the quality of work, maintain flexibility and manage stress, time management is crucial. The benefits of time management include greater productivity, better opportunities for advancement, stress reduction, and improved efficiency. Time management skills can also help achieve long-term…

Qualities Nurse Managers Need to Possess to Keep Staff Motivated

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Nurse managers play a crucial role in nursing homes as they are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department. To effectively lead and manage their staff, nurse managers must possess a variety of qualities that enable them to keep their staff motivated and engaged. If you are a nurse manager or want to…

FAQs on digital medical records and eMAR

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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 the point of care. This information is essential for making informed decisions about a patient’s care. In addition, digital medical records can be accessed from…

Useful insights on filling MAR charts

Useful insights on filling MAR charts

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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 the medication is to be taken Names of the medications prescribed  Dosage of the medication  Initials of the person administering the medication As a new…

For the new nurses, check out these useful insights on nursing and medication

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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 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:…

Useful insights on managing medicines in your care home

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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 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…

How to respond to a medication error? Useful insights for caregiver supervisors

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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 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…