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 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…
The demands of caring for an elderly person can be physically as well as emotionally overwhelming. As a care home manager, it’s important to take care of your staff and help them manage caregiver stress before it snowballs into a bigger problem. The quality of care provided in any care home depends on the efficiency…
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…
Taking care of a sick, ageing or disabled family member can take a toll on the emotional and physical health of the primary caregiver. If you are a primary caregiver, then respite care can take the load off your shoulders and give you much-needed break. But what exactly is respite care? Respite care provides short-term…
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…