Description In this session, we will delve into the critical issue of medication errors in nursing homes. We’ll explore strategies to prevent medication error related citation. Learn how to assess the risk and implement effective safeguards to prevent medication...
Recent CASPER data for Fiscal Year 2024 ranks deficiency F760, “Residents are Free of Significant Medication Errors,” as 25th and F759, “Free of Medication Error Rate of 5% or More,” as 27th. Let’s examine examples of these deficiencies along...
Managing Medications in the Home: A Home Health Guide One of the most important parts of successful home health care is making sure patients take their medications safely and correctly. Missed doses, duplicate medications, or confusion about instructions can...
Description Medication errors, unavailable medications, and ineffective monitoring for adverse effects of medications can lead to significant negative resident outcomes, survey deficiencies and increase the risk of LTC litigation. This seventh session in the Reducing...
Q: Our facility is thinking about implementing flexible time ranges for medications rather than a specific time to help us stay in compliance with our heavy morning and evening medication passes. What are the pros and cons of making this change? A: Deciding...
