OctariusRx President and Consultant Pharmacist Victor Alves is presenting “Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance in Ambulatory Surgery Centers”, a live continuing education program for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Tag: Survey readiness
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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.
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
U.S Antibiotic Awareness Week kicks off tomorrow (November 18th) and runs through November 24th.
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Victor Alves presenting to the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN)
OctariusRx President and Consultant Pharmacist Victor Alves is presenting “Medication Management and Survey Compliance” in conjunction with the 45th Annual ASORN Meeting.
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November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month and every year the OctariusRx team recognizes and supports important efforts to educate and prevent diabetes and its associated complications.
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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.