Tag: medication safety

Medication Safety for Caregivers: Protecting Loved Ones from Errors

Learn how to prevent dangerous medication errors as a caregiver. From pill organizers to pharmacist reviews, practical steps to keep your loved one safe at home.

How Patients Can Prevent Medication Errors and Stay Safe

Patients play a vital role in preventing medication errors. By knowing their meds, asking questions, and speaking up, individuals can stop harmful mistakes before they happen. Simple steps like keeping a list and checking labels make a big difference.

How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Healthcare Settings

Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly errors. Understand which drugs are most dangerous, how to perform a true double check, and why most attempts fail - with real-world protocols from ISMP, VHA, and top hospitals.

How to Recognize Changes in Color, Odor, or Texture in Expired Drugs

Learn how to spot dangerous changes in expired drugs by checking color, odor, and texture. Know what’s safe and what to throw out-before it harms you.

Medication Safety Myths vs. Facts: What Patients Really Need to Know

Debunking common medication safety myths that put patients at risk - from OTC drug dangers to stopping antibiotics early. Learn the facts that can prevent ER visits and save lives.