Most hospitals are equipped with bar-code medication administration (BCMA) capabilities—they're just not fully taking advantage of the technology, according to a new report. Castlight Health analyzed ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

This study investigated the current status of nursing interruption events and analyzed the time costs, priority of events, and factors influencing interruptions. Objectives: To investigate the status ...