Care home managers know what it takes to ensure the quality of care. Without having a proper plan in place, it’s impossible for any care home to follow best practices…
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Implementing eMAR (electronic medication administration record) is undoubtedly one of the most important investments that care homes can make. The digital medical records-keeping system is a cost-effective solution to eliminate…
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Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s can be quite daunting. However, if you approach this role equipped with knowledge and flexibility you are likely to improve the quality of your…
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A care home is as good as the caregiving team it has. It is the caregiving staff that residents interact with on a daily basis. These interactions determine the degree…
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The use of electronic MAR or eMAR charts has drastically improved medication administration in care homes. From preventing drug errors to sorting complex paper works, eMAR is a precise and…
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Dosage errors, documentation errors and inefficient medical record-keeping are some of the common errors that can compromise patient well-being. Caregivers, who are primarily involved in the administration of medications, will…
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As a caregiver or a care home manager, you are aware of the fact that there are many facets to wellbeing. So, how do you include all the important elements…
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As your loved one ages, you will notice a lot of changes. Some changes can be challenging for family members to deal with. Everyday activities like bathing and taking a…
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If you are a care home manager, the thing you definitely don’t want is a medication error to compromise the health and safety of the residents and, eventually tarnish the…
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The beginning stages of caregiving, especially the initial months of joining a new care home can be challenging for new caregivers. And this is a normal part of getting familiar…
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The number of complex processes involved in managing medication for care home residents call for medication management systems that are thorough. Using paper-based MAR (medication administration record) sheet medication management…
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Caring for people with dementia can be daunting and challenging. It is one of the most common conditions that affect the elderly. It’s not a specific disease but a broad…
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