Blood Thinning Medications, Such As Coumadin, Pose Substantial Danger To Nursing Home Patients Involved In Falls
Coumadin (generic name - Warfarin), is an anticoagulant (blood thinning medication) that is commonly used to help treat and prevent blood clots that could cause a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. This prescription medication works by blocking the creation of certain clotting mechanisms, which prevents blood clots from forming. The goal of warfarin therapy is to decrease the clotting tendency of blood but not to prevent clotting altogether. Complications related to diet Certain foods and drinks can impair the effect of warfarin. If you are taking warfarin, you should be consistent in your dietary intake of vitamin K...
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Study Shows Errors In Timing Of Administration Of Medication In Assisted Living Facilties
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, the likelihood of a medication error is low. The authors of the study looked at 12 long-term care facilities in 3 states. The results of the study are surprising considering that many long-term care facilities use aides who no formal training in the administration of medication. Among the studies findings are: Overall error rate of 28.2% Timing errors were the most common (70.8%). The resident did not receive the medication within an hour of the scheduled time. Wrong dosage 12.9% of the time Skipped dosage 11.1%...
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