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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.

Opioid Misuse Remains a Priority
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Opioid Misuse Remains a Priority

Opioid misuse remains a priority and an area of focus for the OctariusRx team. A recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation ranked states by the number of people age 12 or older who reported opioid misuse. There are many variables that lead to inappropriate use. Do you know where your state ranks? Do you know what steps to take to minimize the risk? In this post we will discuss some steps you can take to make your patients safer and reduce your liability.

How much pain medication should you send your patients home with?
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How Much Pain Medication Should You Send Your Patients Home with?

How much pain medication should you send your patients home with? Do patients use opioids post operatively? The short answer is that most do not. Greater than sixty percent of patients do not completely use opioids prescribed for post-operative pain. How can physicians and facilities use this information to have a positive impact on the opioid crisis? How is your facility determining quantities prescribed? Are there alternatives to opioids? In this post we will discuss recent trends in the use of opioids as well as steps prescribers and facilities can take to reduce risks and liability.