Three of the top 10 patient safety concerns directly involve medication management, according to the annual report from the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI).
Tag: Medication reconciliation
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our team members, clients, vendors, and their families.
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It’s Fall Prevention Awareness Week
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.
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How much inventory should you keep on hand?
How much inventory should you keep on hand is a frequently asked question. The answer is not always black and white, but there are some factors to consider when making this decision.
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How to Avoid Antibiotic Stewardship Deficiencies
This week we are discussing best practices on how to avoid antibiotic stewardship deficiencies.
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The Year in Review: 2021
It’s that time of year again. Unbelievably, we are quickly approaching 2022 and it’s time to look back at of the biggest topics of 2021. Every year is full of actionable headlines to consider and challenges to overcome. Our goal is to help our clients navigate successfully though the important issues of the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Below is a summary of the top ten topics that generated the most questions and interest in 2021.
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Our Christmas Wish List for Better Surveys
Our Christmas Wish list is succinct this year. After enduring nearly two years on the COVID-19 rollercoaster, we have become more grateful for the more modest things in life. This week we are discussing simple things facilities can ask Santa for that would make surveys easier. What’s on your list?
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Three things to do now to avoid deficiencies in the new year
In this week’s post, we are discussing three things to do now to avoid deficiencies in the new year. There are always additional tasks to be completed and our work is never done, but there are items we take for granted that have a large impact on patient safety and survey success. Here are three items you should review to make sure you end the year on a good note and begin the new year strong.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our team members, clients, vendors, and their families.