Tag: medication safety
How to Accurately Document Drug Allergies in Your Medical Records
Accurate documentation of drug allergies in medical records prevents dangerous medication errors. Learn what details to include, how to fix outdated entries, and why vague terms like 'penicillin allergy' can put you at risk.
Deprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults
Deprescribing reduces unnecessary medications in older adults, lowering fall risk, confusion, and hospitalizations. Research shows it's safe and improves quality of life when done carefully with patient input.
Patient Safety Goals in Medication Dispensing and Pharmacy Practice: How to Prevent Errors and Save Lives
Discover how patient safety goals in pharmacy and medication dispensing prevent deadly errors. Learn about the Joint Commission’s NPSGs, high-alert drugs, barcode systems, and why culture matters more than checklists.
How to Check for Drug Interactions Before Starting New Medications: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to safely check for drug interactions before starting a new medication. Step-by-step guide to avoid dangerous side effects, hospitalizations, and even death from preventable drug clashes.
Medication Safety for Non-English Speakers: How to Get Clear, Accurate Instructions
Non-English speakers face dangerous risks when medication instructions are only in English. Learn how translated labels, professional interpreters, and plain language can prevent deadly errors and ensure safe medication use.
Sharing Your Medical History for Safe Medication Decisions
Sharing your full medical history - including supplements and OTC meds - is the most effective way to prevent dangerous drug interactions and avoid preventable harm. Your list saves lives.