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🤔 What is Vabysmo's flexible dosing regimen and how does it benefit you? Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Nik London discuss how Vabysmo's flexible dosing regimen can not only help treat you DME, but also provides you with a flexible dosing schedule to work with your own time related needs. 🧠 Would you more time between injections be beneficial for you? Check out what they have to say and share your thoughts! #tcoyd #diabetes

Digital-only prescription requests: An elderly woman sent round the houses. This blog is part of a series written by Dr Charlie, taking a closer look at some of the patient safety issues affecting people lives today. In this blog Dr Charlie tells us how their elderly mother was met with multiple digital barriers when trying to access her medications: https://lnkd.in/e-AEAtix #pslhub #patientsafety #digitalhealth #medicationsafety #medicinessafety

For Patient Safety Awareness Week, today we highlight errors in dispensing. The most common dispensing errors are: dispensing an incorrect medication, dosage strength or form; miscalculating a dose; and failing to identify drug interactions or contraindications. Outcomes are not good. RazorMetrics can help.

JUST PUBLISHED: Incorrect administration of blood products is a critical concern, occurring once in every 12,000 units transfused in the United States. Blood product documentation and scanning are vital for patient safety, yet difficulties in scanning multiple barcodes on blood transfusion bags often lead to delays and the need for manual overrides. This quality improvement project utilized the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle of improvement to address blood product scanning in a 495-bed hospital in New York City. The scanning rate for blood products increased significantly from 69% in January 2021 to 96% in May 2021, representing a 39% improvement. Subsequently, increased compliance in 2022 demonstrated sustainment of best practices. Implementation of the PDCA method led to increased compliance in scanning blood product bags following barcode scanner recalibration. Read more and share: https://lnkd.in/eYWtbD5T

Medical Couriers play a huge role in patient care! Imagine a patient awaiting life-saving medication or a crucial diagnosis hinging on a timely test result. Delays in these deliveries can have serious consequences... How do Medical Couriers impact Patient Care? 👇 Faster Diagnoses:  Quicker delivery of diagnostic samples like blood tests allows for earlier diagnoses and potentially faster treatment interventions. Timely Treatments:  Life-saving medications, vaccines, and even organs for transplant rely on rapid and reliable delivery to reach patients when needed most. Reduced Complications:  Having the right medical supplies readily available at hospitals helps minimize delays in treatment and potential complications . . . #Medicalcourier #Courier #Healthcare #laboratory #Medicine

☃️ On the 1st day of #Photonmas, we celebrate having reached 🌟 1 million 🌟 prescriptions routed. We like to see it as 1 million opportunities for Photon to help patients fulfill their medications with greater ease and transparency (or perhaps: 1 million headaches saved 😄). Stay tuned as we count the days of #Photonmas and celebrate an eventful year. #DigitalHealth #HealthcareStartup #PharmacyInnovation #PatientExperience

🩺💡 Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs). How dangerous are these and how good are we handling them? @WoCoVA presentations show PIVCs are far more dangerous than we think, and on top of that, nothing has changed in early detection in more than 20 years. Are PIVC complications preventable? Yes, but only if we stop using peripheral catheters. Is that realistic? Not really. Meanwhile, we need sensor technology to help us detect complications early, even before they can cause damage. #Healthcare #PIVCs #PatientSafety #WoCoVA #EarlyDetection #ivWatch @MarciaRyder

Long awaited changes to guidance for online prescribing practices have been proposed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). These changes should help ensure patients are safeguarded against unregulated prescribing. Read my article in Pharmaceutical Journal Publications linked below about the risks this unregulated area of practice has left patients exposed to for too long. Today is the last day to provide feedback to the GPhC on these proposed safeguards: tinyurl.com/nhj77pbc Please get involved and advocate for patient safety! Article: https://lnkd.in/erXHNtyh

Protecting Patient Privacy & Safety! Ameri-Shred's Medi-Shred pill bottle shredders are the ultimate solution for pharmacies & clinics. Safely dispose of pill bottles, syringes, & blister packs, keeping personal info secure. For more information, check out our website link below! #MediShred #PatientPrivacy #HealthcareSecurity

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆: 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 Proper storage of chemotherapy medications is critical to ensure their 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Whether your treatment involves oral tablets or intravenous (IV) supplies at home, understanding storage guidelines can make a significant difference.  Here’s how to store your chemotherapy medications safely:  1️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:   - Most oral chemotherapy medications require storage at 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟬°𝗖), away from heat and direct sunlight.   - Some medications or IV supplies may need refrigeration (𝟮-𝟴°𝗖). Always check the label or ask your pharmacist for guidance.  2️⃣ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲:   - Store medications in a 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳, 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 to prevent accidental ingestion by children or pets.   - Avoid keeping medications in bathrooms or kitchens, where temperature and humidity can fluctuate.  3️⃣ 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:   - Store chemotherapy drugs separately from other household medications to avoid mix-ups. Clearly label containers to reduce confusion.  4️⃣ 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲:   - Use gloves or a clean, dry cloth when handling oral chemotherapy tablets to avoid direct skin contact.   - Wash your hands thoroughly after touching any medication or related supplies.  5️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀:   - Do not dispose of unused or expired chemotherapy medications in the trash or flush them down the toilet. Instead, return them to a 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 or consult your pharmacist for proper disposal methods.  💡 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲:   Your pharmacist is your go-to resource for storage advice and handling precautions. They ensure you’re fully informed, protecting both your health and your household.  💡 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲:   Safe storage of chemotherapy medications helps maintain their potency while keeping your home environment secure. Always follow your pharmacist’s guidance to ensure your treatment remains effective and your loved ones stay safe.  #ChemotherapySafety #MedicationStorage #OncologyPharmacist #SafeHandling #CancerTreatment #PatientSafety #PharmacistGuidance