Some of the most common deficiencies in recent surveys are directly related to medication management and safety. How does your facility oversee pharmaceutical services and patient safety to avoid survey deficiencies? Let our pharmacy consultants help you.
New benchmarking studies and metrics are now available for our clients. If you manage an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or other ambulatory healthcare facility, benchmarking is probably a concern for your organization. Benchmarking is not just a requirement of accrediting agencies such as the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and The Joint Commission (TJC): it’s a critical component of quality assessment and improvement.
Let Freedom Ring! From all of us at OctariusRx, Happy Independence Day weekend!
Preview the new medications of 2021, as we reach the halfway point of the year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is constantly reviewing and approving new medications and the number of medications approved in recent years, has drastically increased. Keeping up with all the changes can be a full-time job. In this post, we look at the most recent approvals to keep you informed and help you keep your patients safe.
June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month and the OctariusRx team is supporting the efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness.
June is National Safety Month and at OctariusRx we recognize and support the National Safety Council’s efforts to build and advocate for a culture of safety. When it comes to safety, too much is never enough. Our team of consultant pharmacists works tirelessly to ensure our clients and patients are always as safe as possible. From our relentless focus on safe medication management, to guidance on workplace safety, we strive daily to develop and support a culture that leads to safety, regulatory compliance, and survey success. Have you assessed your risks? Do you have a plan in place to mitigate those risks? Let’s look at some of the most common risks and how we can help.
This Memorial Day we give thanks and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country!
This weekend we pause to salute and give thanks to all the women we call Mom!
Happy National Nurses Week to all our nursing colleagues, clients, friends and family.
