The ISMP guidelines are not designed to be adopted unchanged by hospitals to represent the hospital's medication administration policies. Instead, the ISMP believes that each hospital (through an ...

How can the medication administration nurse safely identify residents who do not wear name bands, and why is this practice more common in long-term care? Caring for nursing home residents can be quite ...

A female Pharmacist scanning pill box. Barcode technology can reduce medication errors by ensuring that the right drug is administered to the right patient at the right time, in the right dose, using ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008;65(24):2347-2357. Crush one pancrelipase tablet (lipase 8000 units, amylase 30,000 units, protease 30,000 units) to a fine powder, or measure one fourth of a teaspoon of ...

Swallowing is a complex function that is often taken for granted. As individuals age, physiologic changes can contribute to increased difficulty in swallowing. 1 Healthy older adults as well as those ...

A route of administration is a way that a drug can enter the body. There are many drug routes of administration, each suited to different situations. Each route has its benefits and potential risks.

Greetings Mount Pleasant! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️ Coming up on the calendar: MS GIRLS Volleyball- A team BLUE/GREEN Div. Tournament at ...