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June is National Safety Month
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June is National Safety Month

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.

CDC alerts healthcare providers on highly antibiotic resistant infections
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CDC alerts healthcare providers on highly antibiotic resistant infections

The CDC is alerting healthcare providers on highly antibiotic resistant infections with patients who underwent invasive procedures in Mexico. Are you screening your patients for recent international travel? What steps are you taking to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria? In this post we discuss the latest CDC update and steps you can take to protect your patients.

Are you using preoperative antibiotics correctly
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Are you using preoperative antibiotics correctly?

Are you using preoperative antibiotics correctly? Appropriately administered prophylactic antibiotic reduces the risk of surgical site infection (SSI). SSIs are the most common and costliest health care-associated infections. SSIs have an enormous impact on patients' quality of life and contribute substantially to the financial cost of patient care. How do you manage perioperative antibiotic administration? Do you have a guide to help you properly mix, dilute, and correctly time your antibiotic administration?

The Year in Review: 2020
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The Year in Review: 2020

As we approach 2021, I take a few moments to look back at some of the biggest stories impacting us this year.  Each year is unique and has its own challenges.  When it comes to challenges, we all realize 2020 is unprecedented and will stand out in our memories…often for the wrong reasons.  As a consultant pharmacist, I get asked for advice daily.  In this post, I discuss some of the topics that generated the most questions and drew the most attention from our clients.  This is a small sample of topics we helped our partners with this year.

The Coronavirus & Antibiotic Stewardship: Advice from a Consultant Pharmacist
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The Coronavirus & Antibiotic Stewardship: Advice from a Consultant Pharmacist

Antibiotic stewardship is a global issue and it’s something we all must address. At the facility level, it’s not only a regulatory concern, it’s a patient safety issue. With the ongoing global spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID- 19), the issue of antibiotic stewardship (already a significant focus by the certification and accreditation bodies), has been pushed even further out into the spotlight. Beyond just being a survey challenge, antibiotic stewardship can have a profound impact on patient outcomes — not only today’s patients, but also future patients.

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