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Medication Management Deficiencies Commonly Cited in 2020
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Medication Management Deficiencies Commonly Cited in 2020

Medication management deficiencies were among the most often cited elements during 2020 surveys. Do you have systems in place to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance? How do you store medications? Do you know what to do with high-alert and look-like-sound-alike medications? How about hazardous medications? Who in your facility is responsible for keeping up with all the clinical and regulatory changes? In this post we discuss some of the areas to focus on and questions you will need to answer during your next certification or accreditation survey.

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.

Which Bowel Prep is Best to Use Prior to Colonoscopy
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Which Bowel Prep is Best to Use Prior to Colonoscopy?

Which bowel prep is best to use prior to colonoscopy? This is a fairly common question from our endoscopy centers and as usual there is no one-size-fits-all answer. What are the available options? How do you decide which patient gets what prep? How are drug shortages affecting the decision process? In this post we will discuss the available options and how to pick the right bowel prep for patients undergoing a colonoscopy.

Nursing Medication Calculations
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Nursing Medication Calculations

Nursing medication calculations are a critical component of patient safety. Very few people enjoy medication calculations, but our patients rely on us to do them well each and every time. As we all know, the best way to improve at something is to practice it over and over again. In this post we discuss our most recent medication calculation quiz and how it can be used as a component to increase patient safety and enhance regulatory compliance.