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 document that includes details about medications administered, treatment provided and procedures performed. If you are a nurse, you should take the time to accurately fill…
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…
In the typical day of a caregiver, as much as one third of the time may be spent recording and maintaining medication records. Additional time is spent reviewing MAR nursing charts or trying to access data about a resident that must be somewhere in the previous MAR nursing charts. To provide quality care, caregivers need…
It goes without saying that the primary goal of any care home is to provide quality health care services to its residents. And one of the steps to achieve this goal is to provide person-centred care. Person-centred care puts more focus on involving the residents and their family in several decision-making stages associated with their…
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…
Medical compliance, reduced paperwork, real-time access to information and instant collaborations are some of the many benefits of using an electronic medication system such as eMAR. In today’s digital world, there are different software and technologies offering great services to care homes and it can be a bit overwhelming to choose the right one.…
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,…
Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s can be quite daunting. However, if you approach this role equipped with knowledge and flexibility you are likely to improve the quality of your relationship with the person you are caring for. People suffering from Alzheimer’s can often be upset or withdrawn and may have mood swings which can…
Medication errors at care homes are one of the most common causes of harm – and one of the most common causes of medical errors is prescribing errors. Here is a useful read for caregivers on prescribing errors and how can they be prevented: Common prescribing errors: How does the eMAR medication system help? Prescribing…
The key role of any care home setting is to provide healthy menu options to its residents. With residents having a range of dietary needs and specific health concerns, meal planning can be a little challenging for the caregivers. While proper nutrition is vital for every age and gender, maintaining a healthy meal plan for…