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The entire Medicine Circuit on a single platform! Specific prescription, pharmacy and nursing modules for each Hospital area.

Warning!! *Wrong IV medication was placed by manufacturer in the packages. Although the package says “IV acetaminophen” the drug inside is something else. Pharmacists: Check your inventory of infusion bags of IV acetaminophen for the affected lot numbers. Registered Nurses: you are first line, last line of defense against deadly medication errors …. always, always triple check what medications you pull out of dispensing systems and make sure they are what you think you pulled out prior to administering. Remember best nursing practice for therapy administration…. triple checks and five-rights - right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time/frequency. Using Bar-code scanning technology is also a great way to reduce errors when administering therapies but in this case it will not prevent an error. Awesome nursing care matters!!

1. What Is Medication Reconciliation? A process to compare a patient's medication orders to all the medications they have been taking. 2. Why Is It Important? To Prevent medication errors! I Ensuring no duplications, omissions, or interactions. 3. When Should It Be Done? At Admission: To know what the patient is currently taking. During Transition: To Observe any changes or new needs. At Discharge: To Ensure correct medications post-hospitalization. 4. How Is It Done? Collect: Gather accurate and comprehensive medication information. Compare: Check this information against new medication orders. Communicate: Make sure any changes or new orders are clearly documented.Medication reconciliation is a vital safety check in the complex world of healthcare. It's a team effort involving doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and patients! It ensures that there are no discrepancies, and that the treatment is accurate and safe. #skillsformed #patientsafety

What are the 6 Rights of Medication Administration? Nurses must demonstrate competency in medication administration and adhere to the highest standards of patient care. So, let’s break down the 6 rights of med admin: 1. Right Patient: Identifying the Right Patient The first of the 6 med rights. Nurses must ensure that the medication is being given to the correct patient. This includes verifying the patient’s identity by checking their name, date of birth, or other identifiers. 2. Right Drug: Verifying the Right Medication You have to make sure a patient is being given the correct medication that their health care provider has prescribed. Nurses should check the medication label and verify the name, dosage, and strength of the medication. 3. Right Dosage: Calculating the Right Dosage When administering medication, the patient has to receive the correct dose as prescribed by the healthcare provider. The nurse should check the medication label and verify the prescribed dose. 4. Right Route: Checking the Right Route A nurse must ensure that the medication is being given by the correct route, such as oral, intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous. The nurse should verify that the route is appropriate for the medication and the patient. 5. Right Time: Making Sure it’s the Right Time (for Administration) Patients need medication from nurses at the correct time as the health care provider prescribes. The nurse should verify the frequency and timing of the medication. 6. Right Documentation: Recording the Right Information in Medical Documents Nurses must ensure that patients’ medication administration is accurately documented in the patient’s medical records. This includes documenting the medication name, dose, route, time of administration, and any adverse reactions or side effects. #safeadminitration #rights #care #dosage #preventingerrors #documentation #time #route #timemanagement #ethics

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘔𝘈𝘒𝘌 𝘐𝘛 𝘙𝘐𝘎𝘏𝘛 ✅ 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. There is a 2 pronged approach to this: 1. Dose Calc App helps nurses and nursing students develop strong calculation skills so that are confident and efficient when administering doses. 2. Focus on 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 Culture. This is a culture where it’s ok to question a dose that’s about to be given. This means any nurse at any time can say “Hey is that the right dose?” A. This is a time for facts only not judgement. B. It’s done with love, trust, and compassion. We want great outcomes for the patient AND the nurse. C. Encourage the pause. It’s OK to take extra time to make sure it’s right. D. Safety is number 1 but learning is 1A. The goal is to decrease medication administration errors and improve patient care. This is not an opportunity to place blame, embarrass, or demean out team mates. At the end of the day it leads back to one thing: 𝗜 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! Let’s build a better world for patients and Nurses!

The Society for Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) is supporting an initiative for Patient Blood Management (PBM) to be formally recognized as a unique nursing specialty. This process is managed by the American Nurses Association (ANA); however, the intent is for PBM Nursing to be recognized and supported globally as a specialty.   A workgroup pursuing the application process has drafted a definition of the PBM Nurse, and the scope and standards of practice for this area of nursing.   The workgroup is conducting a public comment period that will be shared widely beyond SABM membership with help from the ANA, our global PBM partner organizations, social media, and other means.    Who can take part?  The opportunity for public comment is not limited to nursing professionals. Public comment can be provided by all interested stakeholders including all healthcare personnel, patients, members of the public, healthcare administrators, and more.    How can I take part? Please click this link: https://lnkd.in/eecHDptA for access to the draft document, instructions on how to provide comment, and for further information.    FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 is the final day to provide public comment.   Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to share with other stakeholders who might be interested in taking part. 

The importance of having a Certified Medical Director (CMD) at a nursing home: 1- Clinical expertise: CMD certification typically requires a physician to have specific training and experience in the medical management of long-term care patients. This expertise can be invaluable in ensuring that residents receive appropriate medical care. 2- Regulatory compliance: In some jurisdictions, having a CMD certified medical director may be a regulatory requirement for nursing homes. Compliance with these regulations is essential to avoid penalties and maintain licensure. 3-Quality of care: A CMD certified medical director is likely to have a deeper understanding of the unique healthcare needs of nursing home residents. This can lead to improved quality of care and better health outcomes for residents. 4- Interdisciplinary collaboration: CMD certification often involves training in interdisciplinary collaboration, which is essential in the complex environment of a nursing home where various healthcare professionals work together to meet the needs of residents. 5- Leadership: A CMD certified medical director can provide leadership and guidance to other medical staff members, helping to ensure that the medical team functions effectively and efficiently.

some things that are important in Nursing Service Management: 1. **Patient Care**: Providing high-quality care to patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. 2. **Staffing**: Ensuring adequate staffing levels and skills to meet patient needs. 3. **Scheduling**: Developing effective scheduling systems to ensure adequate coverage and minimize overtime. 4. **Communication**: Effective communication among healthcare team members, patients, and families. 5. **Quality Improvement**: Identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes. 6. **Safety**: Ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. 7. **Budgeting**: Developing and managing budgets to ensure financial sustainability. 8. **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. 9. **Professional Development**: Supporting the professional development of nursing staff through education, training, and mentorship. 10. **Patient Education**: Educating patients and their families on self-care, disease management, and prevention. 11. **Research**: Participating in research studies to improve patient outcomes and advance nursing practice. 12. **Leadership**: Providing leadership and guidance to nursing staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives. These are just a few examples, but there are many other important aspects of nursing service management.

New research paper in press Nurses’ attitudes, behaviours, and enablers of intravenous to oral switching (IVOS) of antibiotics: A mixed-methods survey of nursing staff in secondary care hospitals across the Midlands region of England Recommendations from this work: - Education on IVOS should be made available to nursing staff, in addition to other clinical staff. - Awareness focusing on the benefits to patient care and nursing workload should be developed. - Healthcare professionals should be supported and empowered to undertake IVOS (with policies, guidelines, decision making tools and appropriate alerts in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems.) - Organisations should embed a culture where challenging the status quo around IV antibiotics is accepted. https://lnkd.in/e3KQdBt5

Secondary securement is recommended by the Infusion Nurses Society standard of practice for all CVADs. Unfortunately, it’s not always implemented in practice, increasing vulnerability to line breaks which can lead to central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Help us make Gus Gear’s Central Line Vest the standard of care for your patients with central lines. It’s a one-of-a-kind securement solution! Schedule a demo today: https://bit.ly/3xA7PWB [Image description: A semi-translucent text box against a picture of two adults holding hands and lifting a child who is wearing a Central Line Vest. In blue font, “Schedule a Demo;” “With Gus Gear.” Below, in smaller text, “Secondary securement is recommended by the Infusion Nurses Society standard of practice for all CVADs. Gus Gear’s Central Line Vest is a one-of-a-kind securement device.” Along the bottom of the image: “clinical.gusgear.com.”]