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…
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:…
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…
Safe and accurate medication administration is important in all healthcare settings, including care homes. Inappropriate medication can jeopardise resident safety and can lead to health complications that could have been otherwise avoided. Here is a useful guide for caregivers on safe medication administration: Avoid distractions: One of the ways to reduce medication errors…
People with Dementia lose their cognitive abilities and as a result find it difficult to perform everyday work like getting dressed, keeping track of their medications and paying bills. And this is one of the main reasons they move into assisted living facilities. If you are managing an assisted living facility, here are a few…
To ensure that the medications are administered safely and accurately in your care home, you have to consider different ways to help your staff. A well-trained team that has more time for person-centered care can improve patient safety and health outcomes. Let’s discuss more over here: 1) Consider the work environment: Medication errors and…
Palliative care offers comfort and support for people living with severe illnesses or those who are at the end stage of life. The aim is to make sure that the person continues to receive care with dignity. Palliative care is also called ‘supportive care’ as such care homes work in partnership with medical staff and…