Medication Management Services in Richmond, VA
Who will administer medication to a patient if a patient can't? Our RN-Led client monitoring and skilled nurses can help.
BrightStar Care assists many of our clients with medication management, from oversight and reminders to administration, and closely follows The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals standard for medicines. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care and has rigorous standards that go above and beyond state requirements. This accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting superior performance standards.
To ensure the highest standard, during the initial new client assessment, a BrightStar Care Registered Nurse conducts a detailed review of all medications to create a unique plan of care. Any potential interactions or high-risk medicines are highlighted and noted, such as insulin or medication to be handled following specific protocols. A medication review is performed every 60 days for skilled care clients and every 90 days for personal care clients to ensure the plan of care is current. Also, an accurate medication history is essential for all clients because it allows us to monitor how medications can affect everyday life carefully. For example, if a client is on blood thinners, excessive bleeding or bruising may indicate a change of condition and require prompt attention.
We also ensure there is no room for misinterpreting physicians' orders regarding medication. Our team provides contact and verbal confirmation with the physician if medication orders are not legible or written according to the standards of The Joint Commission. Many physicians use shorthand to communicate medication instructions, so we also use The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals list of "Do Not Use Abbreviations" to eliminate any confusion about the dose or frequency of the medicine.
By following stringent medication safety protocols, the Joint Commission has rated our local care within an elite group of less than 10% of in-home health care agencies that meet these high standards.
BrightStar Care of Ricmond is an award-winning, RN Led, Joint Commission accredited Home Health Care and Medical Staffing Agency providing 24/7 to hourly Private Duty Nurses, CNAs, Caregivers, and Companions.
We offer support around the clock, providing a full continuum of private duty health care services and medical staffing services. We proudly serve Glen Allen, Manakin Sabot, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Oilville, Richmond, Montpelier, Henrico, Twin Hickory, West End, and State Farm.
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