How much compliance costs is tricky to calculate, but there are multiple examples of organizations who have paid millions of dollars in fines from regulatory agencies, and/or medical malpractice lawsuits. Of course, there are many other ways facilities lose money because of poor practices, lack of oversight and expertise. What are some steps you can take to make your patients safer and greatly reduce your liability and costs?
The 2022 version of the OctariusRx USP 800 assessment quiz is about to be released!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our team members, clients, vendors, and their families.
The new version of USP Chapter 797 goes into effect November 1, 2023. Additionally, USP Chapter 800 (hazardous drugs) becomes enforceable on the same date. Is your facility fully compliant? What steps do you need to take to avoid patient safety issues and regulatory challenges?
Happy National Pharmacy Week to all our team members and colleagues!
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the OctariusRx team has gone pink. We are spreading the word and supporting the cause by promoting the annual campaign to increase awareness of this disease.
It’s Fall Prevention Awareness Week and the OctariusRx team is recognizing and helping to spread the word from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). There are many factors that impact our risk of falls, but it’s important to remember that falling is NOT a normal part of aging. Join us the week of Sept. 18-24 in a nationwide effort to prevent falls among older adults.
