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Content ArticlePharmacy Voice’s Patient Safety Group has worked closely with the UK Medicines Information (UKMi) to further develop their risk assessment tool, which is used regularly in secondary care settings, to make the tool more accessible and valuable for community pharmacy teams. The Community Pharmacy Medication Safety Risk Assessment tool is designed as an aid in the systematic identification of potential patient safety issues associated with medicines before their introduction to clinical practice.
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Content ArticleWhich? magazine explores ways to keep people safe in their homes and outside by using electronic devices to alert others for assistance. Personal alarms allow people to call for assistance if they have an accident or a fall at home. They can help older and less abled people to feel safer at home, and to remain independent for longer. They can also offer peace of mind to family and friends.
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Health Innovation Network: Catheter Care Pledge Card
Claire Cox posted an article in Community care
This pledge card, produced by the Health Innovation Network, is designed to promote urinary catheter safety and good practice and, in turn, preventing infection. This initiative was part of catheter care awareness week. This pledge card could be used in numerous settings.- Posted
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Content ArticleThe South Western Ambulance Service (SWASFT) launched a new electronic patient care record (ePCR) with Weston Area Health NHS Trust – an electronic solution designed by paramedics for paramedics. They discuss the background to the project and how the ePCR was designed.
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Content ArticleGood Hydration! is a quality improvement initiative designed by care homes for care homes to reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs) through structured drinks rounds. Developed in partnership with East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, it is now delivering sustained improvements and spreading further afield. Oxford Academic Health Science Network has produced a range of useful resources for care homes to use.
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