Medication management audits are a critical part of ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.. Proper use of electronic medication administration record (eMAR) software can significantly streamline medication processes, improve documentation accuracy, and help with audits. Here, we outline key considerations for preparing for medication management audits in the UK, with a specific focus on eMAR…
The demands of caregiving can be exhausting and overwhelming. If you are a care home manager, you need to recognise the signs of caregiver stress, so you can take steps to help your caregiving staff: Signs that your caregiving staff is under stress: Feeling tired Changes in appetite Losing interest in activities they once enjoyed…
Managing the night staff in your care home is important for the safe operation of the services during the night time. However, often it is assumed that since many residents will be asleep throughout the night, less staff will be needed to ensure the smooth operation of the care home. But it’s a mistake that…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for care home residents, their families and the staff that look after them. Though COVID-19 can affect anyone, the disease tends to cause more severe effects in older adults. This makes it important for care homes to ensure that there is a strong infection prevention and control programme…
As people age, their bones become brittle and may break easily. A fall can be a life-changing experience for an elderly adult as it can reduce his/her mobility. Not just that, a single fall can begin a chain reaction of more falls. If you are a caregiver at a care home, here are some ways…
Administering medicines to patients is one of the primary responsibilities of a care worker and, thus, 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. Though several care homes in the UK have started…
The beginning stages of caregiving, especially the initial months of joining a new care home can be challenging for new caregivers. And this is a normal part of getting familiar with the practical, real-life scenarios of a care home for new caregivers. If you are a care home owner and have hired new caregivers, you…
Care home residents suffering from Alzheimer’s disease require extensive care as their decision-making ability, reasoning, and judgment become poorer with the progression of the disease. A care home must have a trained staff and a structured operation to provide proper care to such residents. Over here, we discuss tips for providing proper care to Alzheimer…