Dosage errors, documentation errors and inefficient medical record-keeping are some of the common errors that can compromise patient well-being. Caregivers, who are primarily involved in the administration of medications, will benefit from understanding the rights of medication administration. As a leading Electronic MAR developer, we have rounded 8 Rs of medication administration: Right patient: One…
As a caregiver or a care home manager, you are aware of the fact that there are many facets to wellbeing. So, how do you include all the important elements of holistic care while preparing the care plan? To help you, here are some of the useful tips to create a care plan that reflects…
As your loved one ages, you will notice a lot of changes. Some changes can be challenging for family members to deal with. Everyday activities like bathing and taking a walk that were once part of the daily routine may become challenging tasks for your loved one. These are signs that your loved one needs…
If you are a care home manager, the thing you definitely don’t want is a medication error to compromise the health and safety of the residents and, eventually tarnish the reputation of the care home. Unfortunately, medication errors, despite being a serious problem, is quite common in health facilities across the UK. By having a…
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…
The number of complex processes involved in managing medication for care home residents call for medication management systems that are thorough. Using paper-based MAR (medication administration record) sheet medication management has been the convention in the care home sector. However, many care homes in the UK are replacing conventional MAR sheet with electronic MAR. The…
Caring for people with dementia can be daunting and challenging. It is one of the most common conditions that affect the elderly. It’s not a specific disease but a broad term used to define decline or loss of reasoning, memory, and other mental abilities. If you are caring for someone with dementia, you must remember…
eMAR makes it easy for care workers to effectively manage medication administration. Care workers can drastically lower the risk of medication errors, save time while documenting medication, and restock medication inventory via pharmacy integration using eMAR. Here we discuss how care homes can benefit from eMAR: 1) Efficient and streamlined medication administration eMAR improves the…