This Memorial Day we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and we remember that our freedom isn’t free!
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Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!
This weekend we pause to give thanks and hugs to all the women we call Mom!
Is your surgery center using a hood? Are you USP 797 compliant?
Is your surgery center using a hood? If so, have you done a full assessment to ensure you are compliant with USP 797?
Drug Shortages Update: April 2023
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.
New Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has recently updated its core infection prevention and control practices for safe healthcare delivery in all settings. Is your facility fully compliant? What steps must you take to update your practices? This week we discuss the implications of the new guidelines on injection practices and medication safety.
It’s Patient Safety Awareness Week 2023!
It’s patient safety awareness week and the OctariusRx team is excited to spread the word and recognize ongoing efforts to make patients safer.
March is Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month
March is malignant hyperthermia awareness and training month and at OctariusRx, we are always focused on patient safety. Join us this month as we raise awareness and support the cause.
The 2023 Controlled Substance Assessment Quiz
This is our first annual competency assessment focused on controlled substances and regulatory compliance. Ongoing education and assessments of staff in the handling of controlled substances not only helps with compliance, it’s also a great way to enhance patient safety. How are you assessing your staff?
How to prevent drug diversion
How to prevent drug diversion is something I spend significant time thinking about and talking about with my facilities. The ongoing opioid epidemic, along with staffing shortages affecting all facilities has greatly increased the risk. Whenever I have an opportunity to speak on this topic, I make it a point to remind everyone to expect diversion and develop systems before it happens. Are you taking steps to protect your patients and reduce your liability?
Drug Shortages Update: January 2023
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.