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Medication Safety: The Five Rights and Beyond
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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn interview Linda Novak, a Nurse Consultant with PharMerica, about medication management in assisted living communities. They discuss the challengs and best practices for medication administration, the impact of polypharmacy on older adults, and the role of a a pharmacy nurse consultant in mitigating medication risks. Linda emphasizes the importance of education, accountability, and building a strong team to ensure safe medication practices.
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