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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!  2020 has been a difficult and challenging year for everyone, but we all have so much to be thankful for.  At OctariusRx we are thankful for all the clients who have been with us for years, as well as the new partners who joined us in 2020.  We are also thankful for our entire team, who works tirelessly to provide exceptional services…we could not do it without them.  Thank you to everyone who has helped make this a successful year.  We appreciate the support and trust we have from our clients, team members, family, and friends.   

Three things to do now to avoid deficiencies in the new year
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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.

Opioid use has decreased, but overdoses have increased: How is that possible?
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Opioid use has decreased, but overdoses have increased: How is that possible?

Opioid use has decreased, but overdoses have increased: How is that possible? Over the last decade, prescriptions for opioids have gone down significantly. Despite this, the number of drug related overdoses has increased. How can we have fewer prescriptions, fewer opioids and yet more people dying from overdoses? How does this impact our patients and prescribers?

What should I do with Look-Alike-Sound-Alike medications?
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What should I do with Look-Alike-Sound-Alike medications?

What should I do with Look-Alike-Sound-Alike medications is one of the common questions I get from facilities. Having a policy and procedure for addressing this patient safety risk is an absolute necessity.  Do you know what to include in your policy and what steps you should take to help reduce the risk of these medications being used in error? In this post we will show you some examples and provide some tips on how to safely handle look-alike-sound-alike medications (confused drug names).

Medication Management and Infection Control are Most Commonly Cited during Survey
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Medication Management and Infection Control are Most Commonly Cited during Survey

Medication management and infection control are the most commonly cited areas during surveys. Do you know what the most targeted areas are? How do you ensure your facility is always prepared for survey? Survey readiness requires ongoing effort and expertise. Do you have a plan? In this post we will discuss some of the most common deficiencies and ways to avoid them.