How 'emma' Ensures Safe and Effective Medication Management
At Compact, we understand the critical importance of safe and accurate medication administration in aged care and residential care facilities. The 5 Rights of medication administration are a set of guidelines aimed at reducing medication errors and ensuring the well-being of residents. Electronic medication management is the future of safe and effective medication administration and our eNRMC, 'emma,' is designed to support and enhance these principles, providing caregivers providing caregivers in both the aged care and disability care sectors with the tools they need to ensure the 5 rights of medication administration are adhered to.
The Five Rights Of Medication Administration
1. The Right Patient
Identifying the correct patient is the first and most crucial step in medication administration. 'emma' ensures the right patient receives the right medication by delivering:
User Friendly Interface: emma’s simple, user friendly interface reduces confusion about the patient and medication error risks.
Real time Updates: our eNRMC provides real time updates of a resident’s medication record, accessible by all stakeholders with the appropriate controls, including the prescriber, clinical staff, pharmacy, resident and the management team.
2. The Right Medication
Ensuring the right medication is given involves verifying the medication name, dosage and route. 'emma' assists caregivers in this process by:
Automated Alerts: 'emma' provides automated alerts, prompts and controls for each medication administration, including body-mapped patch management and insulin site rotation. It also provides notifications for high-risk medications.
Patient Choice: our software allows for multi-prescriber and multi-pharmacy functionality to support resident choice.
3. The Right Dose
Administering the correct dose is essential to avoid under-dosing or overdosing. 'emma' helps caregivers achieve this by:
Accurate, Detailed Records: The system supports compliance with legal and regulatory standards by maintaining accurate and detailed records of all medication-related activities.
Stakeholder Collaboration: our electronic medication management system provides real-time collaboration and communication tools, ensuring updates in dosages are never missed.
4. The Right Route
Medications must be administered via the correct route (oral, intravenous, etc.) to be effective and safe. 'emma' supports this right by providing:
Clear Instructions: 'emma' records and provides clear instructions from the prescriber for the route of administration, reducing confusion and errors.
Customisable Protocols: The system allows facilities to customise administration protocols to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.
5. The Right Time
Timely administration of medication is critical for maintaining therapeutic levels and avoiding complications. 'emma' ensures timely medication administration by:
Scheduled Reminders: 'emma' sends automated reminders for medication administration times, helping caregivers stay on schedule. It also prompts for time sensitive medications and provides late medication admin alerts.
Real-Time Tracking: The system tracks and logs medication administration in real-time, providing a clear record of adherence to schedules.
At Compact, we are committed to enhancing the safety and efficiency of medication administration in residential aged care facilities and in supported independent living environments. 'emma' is designed to support caregivers in adhering to the Five Rights of Medication Administration, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care. By leveraging technology, 'emma' reduces the risk of medication errors and improves overall patient outcomes, making it an invaluable tool for any care facility.
For more information on medication policy and procedure and how emma can transform your medication management process, call 1800 777 508 or contact us online.
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