How are digital medical records streamlining healthcare?

How are digital medical records streamlining healthcare?

The healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation with digital medical records. Healthcare providers are witnessing a substantial reduction in errors, leading to improved care and treatment effectiveness. The impact of digital records on healthcare is far-reaching, touching upon several aspects of patient care. Here, we share some of the useful insights on how digitised…

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How digital medical records help care staff at elderly care homes?

Staff in elderly care homes must be vigilant regarding the safety and health of their residents. Any oversight or error in care can compromise the well-being of the seniors. This is where digital medical records come into play, offering automated processes and enabling staff to provide better care. Below are some ways these digital systems…

How Well-Written Prescriptions Prevent Medication Errors? Useful Insights for Staff at Dementia Care Homes

How Well-Written Prescriptions Prevent Medication Errors? Useful Insights for Staff at Dementia Care Homes

A well-written prescription ensures that the patient receives the proper medication, in the correct dosage, and at the appropriate times. It is the responsibility of healthcare professionals to prioritise clear and detailed prescription writing to enhance patient safety and care quality. Here, we explore some of the useful insights on well-written prescriptions prevent medication errors…

Useful Insights on Omission Errors and Electronic Medication Administration Records

Useful Insights on Omission Errors and Electronic Medication Administration Records

Medication omission errors are a serious concern in healthcare facilities. They occur when a necessary medication is not provided to a patient due to various reasons such as incomplete prescription, lack of medication administration, or dispensing errors. These errors are particularly alarming when it involves “high-alert medications,” which are drugs that pose a significant risk…

Electronic MAR Advantages & Insights

Digital Medical Records: Electronic MAR Advantages & Insights

Digital medical records have transformed how patient health data is managed. If you are looking for information on digital medical records, check this list of FAQs: Question 1: What exactly are digital medical records? Digital medical records, also known as electronic health records (EHRs), are a comprehensive compilation of patient health data. This includes, but…

How digital medical records enable patients to actively engage in their healthcare

How digital medical records enable patients to actively engage in their healthcare?

In the medical field these days, digital medical records play an important role in ensuring smooth operations. These computerised records, also known as Electronic Health Records (EHR), contain a wealth of information about a patient’s health history. They include details about medications, diagnoses, tests, immunisations, allergies, and treatment plans. These records can be accessed by…

FAQs on digital medical records and eMAR

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…

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

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…

Important Insights on medication errors

Important Insights on Medication Errors

In the UK, over 237 million medication errors occur each year.  This staggering number reveals the importance of understanding and preventing medication errors. Knowing about medication errors can reduce the complications of errors and increase patient safety. As a care home supervisor, identifying factors contributing to medication errors can help prevent their occurrence or recurrence.…

Why Might Seniors Need Care?

Being a caregiver in a healthcare facility  means taking care of  another person— caring for their physical health and emotional well-being with compassion, respect and dignity. The amount of care a resident needs depends on his/her ability to perform routine daily tasks independently. Some people may just require extra help with daily activities such as…