Medication safety is an important aspect in care home settings, as residents often have complex medication regimens. Medication errors can lead to serious consequences such as underdose, overdose, delayed treatment, and legal consequences. In some cases, medication errors can even lead to deaths. Care homes in the UK have implemented several measures to prevent medication…
As a caregiver, one of the primary responsibilities is to administer medicines to residents. It is necessary that when this task is performed it is done with utmost care. To manage the medicine administration, several care homes use printable MAR (Medicine Administration Record) sheets. Several care homes in the UK have started using different types…
If you are a care home manager, it is important for you to ensure that medication administration regulations are strictly followed at your care home. It is important to ensure that all medication administration is accurately recorded and in compliance with regulatory requirements to reduce the risk of errors and penalties. This is why many…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Care home managers know what it takes to ensure the quality of care. Without having a proper plan in place, it’s impossible for any care home to follow best practices and ensure the well-being of the residents. Although the plan of action may differ from one care home to another, there are factors, which if…
Implementing eMAR (electronic medication administration record) is undoubtedly one of the most important investments that care homes can make. The digital medical records-keeping system is a cost-effective solution to eliminate several paper-based hassles inherent in care homes. By implementing electronic MAR sheet medication administration, care homes can significantly lower the risks of medication errors which,…
Medication errors are a problem in the UK, as they are in other countries. They occur due to many reasons – from lack of knowledge and training to workload and time pressures. There are many types of medical errors and they can occur anywhere in the system – from pharmacies and hospitals to care homes. …