Medication Administration

Routes of Medication Administration: Useful Insights for New Healthcare Professionals Working at Respite Care Homes

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The route of medication administration is a fundamental aspect of patient care, directly impacting the treatment’s effectiveness and safety. By prioritising the correct medication route, healthcare professionals can significantly enhance patient outcomes and minimise the risk of adverse effects. Here, we explore the importance of following the correct routes for medication administration.  First, let’s understand…

FAQs on eMAR sheet for medication

FAQs on eMAR sheet for medication

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Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) has emerged as an important tool for medication management, replacing traditional paper-based MAR sheets for medication. These digital platforms enable healthcare professionals to record, monitor, and track medication administration more efficiently. As eMAR becomes increasingly popular, it’s natural for healthcare providers and patients to have questions about its implementation, functionality,…

useful insights on training caregiving staff

From mar chart training to communication training: useful insights on training caregiving staff

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A caregiver needs a wide range of  skill sets to meet different challenges he/she will come across in a day. From medication administration documentation and organisation skills to communication skills – here we discuss some important skills that caregivers must master to provide quality care to the residents. As a care home manager, you must…

How does eMAR help care home staff work efficiently

How does eMAR help care home staff work efficiently?

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Implementing eMAR (electronic medication administration record) is undoubtedly one of the most important investments that care homes can make.  The digital medical records-keeping system is a cost-effective solution to eliminate several paper-based hassles inherent in care homes. By implementing electronic MAR sheet medication administration, care homes can significantly lower the risks of medication errors which,…

Preventing Medication Errors In Care Homes

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Medication errors can occur at different stages of inpatient care -it can happen while prescribing, dispensing, preparing, administering, or monitoring medication to the patients. Hundreds of people every year in the UK are seriously harmed because of medication errors. According to a study,  every year 237 million medication errors occur in the NHS in England,…