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.
What medication errors are most common in operating rooms? There are many potential hazards to patient safety in the OR and among the most prominent are medication safety issues. Do you know which medications pose the greatest risks? What steps can you take to minimize the risks, increase patient safety, and reduce your liability?
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 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!
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.
