Medication errors are one of the most common preventable errors that are reported in hospitals, care homes, and health facilities. Several care homes and health facilities continue to use paper-based medical records, forcing the staff to rummage through papers for determining which medication is due for the patients. Not only is that time-consuming, but the…
Just like any other industry, staff productivity is a concern in the care home sector. Professional caregivers are often overwhelmed by the sheer responsibility that they have to shoulder while the residents often feel that they need personal attention. However, things are not all that gloomy. By doing a few things differently care home staff…
Dementia is an incurable condition that affects the patient’s ability to remember or to carry out daily normal tasks. Over some time, dementia tends to get worse. Many people move into care homes as their condition worsens. However, this doesn’t mean that people with dementia cannot lead an active and fulfilling life at care homes.…
Celebrating the new year at care homes doesn’t mean that the elderly residents have to wait until the clock strikes. They can have their celebrations when the clock strikes 12 in the afternoon. If you are looking for New Year’s activities that are well-suited for older adults, you are on the right page. Here are…
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…
