Switching from paper-based medication records to an electronic medication administration record (eMAR) system is a big change for any care home. It improves safety, helps with audits, and supports better reporting. But to make the transition smooth, care home managers must do more than just install the software. One key task is updating your staff…
Medication errors during administration are a grave concern in the healthcare system as they can adversely affect a patient’s health and safety. To ensure patients receive optimal care and maintain a safe environment, healthcare institutions and professionals must employ effective strategies to minimise these errors. Here we share some of the practical methods to reduce…
Human beings are social creatures and we, by nature, long for connection with others. However, life can be quite lonely for those who are in long-term care homes. With no professional commitments to keep them busy, life at care homes can be quite lonely for the seniors. However, as a professional caregiver, you can make…
Mental wellbeing of people living in care homes is as important as physical wellbeing. Ill health, bereavement, loneliness, losing independence, losing social contact after moving into a care home or any other change in situation can make older people vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and affect their mental health adversely. Instead of ignoring it thinking it…
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…