MAR charts (Medication Administration Records) are documents used in healthcare settings such as nursing homes, care homes, respite care settings, and long-term care facilities. Healthcare providers have to record and document each and every incident of medication administration on MAR charts. Also, MAR charts must be updated regularly to keep track of patients’ doses, side…
Nursing homes face a wide range of operating challenges, which can impact patient care, regulatory compliance, staff morale, and financial performance. Successful nursing home administrators effectively manage these challenges while improving the overall quality of care. If you are a nursing home administrator, here are some useful insights on the common operating challenges: 1. Staffing…
Medication safety is an important aspect in care home settings, as residents often have complex medication regimens. Medication errors can lead to serious consequences such as underdose, overdose, delayed treatment, and legal consequences. In some cases, medication errors can even lead to deaths. Care homes in the UK have implemented several measures to prevent medication…
It goes without saying that the primary goal of any care home is to provide quality health care services to its residents. And one of the steps to achieve this goal is to provide person-centred care. Person-centred care puts more focus on involving the residents and their family in several decision-making stages associated with their…
Medication errors at care homes are one of the most common causes of harm – and one of the most common causes of medical errors is prescribing errors. Here is a useful read for caregivers on prescribing errors and how can they be prevented: Common prescribing errors: How does the eMAR medication system help? Prescribing…
Preventing adverse drug events remains a top resident safety priority not only in hospitals but also across all healthcare settings such as nursing homes and care homes. There are many reasons why medication errors occur and one of the most common reasons is caregivers not having accurate medication history of residents at care homes. …
The use of electronic MAR or eMAR charts has drastically improved medication administration in care homes. From preventing drug errors to sorting complex paper works, eMAR is a precise and cost-effective solution in improving the overall operational efficiency of care homes. If you are running a care home, the use of electronic MAR charts can…
While making an activity plan for seniors to keep them physically and mentally active, do keep craft ideas in mind. Crafting helps seniors boost their fine motor skills and also allows them to enhance their mental strength. Experts say that crafting can keep anxiety and depression at bay and protect the brain from damage caused…
Exercises should form a core part of the care plan for your elderly residents. Walking is an ideal form of activity that can help seniors improve their health and well-being. It has multiple benefits without much investment other than time and a pair of good shoes. It is one of the most senior-friendly forms of…
An effective care home promotes a good quality of life for all its residents. It ensures that the care is delivered in a respectful way and everyone’s health and safety are effectively managed. Over here we discuss a few practices that care homes have implemented to effectively manage their operations – 1. Streamlined medication administration…