As the population ages, the demand for healthcare services, including those provided by care homes and care providers, continues to grow. With an increasing number of patients with complex medication regimes, managing medications can be daunting for caregivers. Registered managers seek ways of reducing the risk of medication errors, and there is a marked uptake of digital care planning and EMAR tools to reduce medication errors and missed doses.
PillTime has created a solution that can make medication management much easier and more efficient: pre-sorted medication pouches.
PillTime’s pre-sorted medication pouches are designed to simplify the medication administration process and reduce the risk of administration errors. Each pouch contains a personalized dose of medication, clearly labelled with the patient’s name, the medication name, and the date and time it should be taken. The pouches are arranged in the order they should be taken, making it easy for caregivers to administer medications at the right time.
In care homes and for care providers, where multiple patients with different medication regimens must be managed, pre-sorted medication pouches can improve efficiency and accuracy. With pre-sorted pouches, caregivers no longer need to sort medications, which can be time-consuming and error-prone manually. Instead, they can simply grab the appropriate pouch for each patient and administer the medications as directed. This saves time and reduces the risk of medication errors.
Furthermore, PillTime’s pre-sorted medication pouches can also help caregivers to stay organized and on top of their medication administration schedule. With pouches arranged in the correct order, caregivers can quickly and easily see which medications have already been administered and which are still pending. The pouch times correspond with the times shown on PillTime MAR charts, and pouches can be used with digital MARs. This can be particularly helpful in busy care environments where caregivers must manage multiple patients at once.
Another advantage of pre-sorted medication pouches is that they can improve patient adherence and independence, particularly in supported living settings. Many service users, especially those with complex medication schedules, may find it difficult to keep track of their medications. PillTime’s pouches can make it much easier for patients to take their medications at the right time, reducing the risk of missed or incorrect doses. Pre-sorted medication pouches can help promote better health outcomes by improving patient adherence.
In addition to their many benefits for care homes and care providers, PillTime’s pre-sorted medication pouches are also eco-friendly. The pouches are made from 100% biodegradable material, which means they won’t contribute to landfill waste. Furthermore, PillTime’s innovative packaging technology uses minimal plastic, reducing the environmental impact of medication packaging.
Pill Pouching is the evolution of traditional MDS, like dosettes and blister trays. Many pharmacies are withdrawing compliance aid solutions. The CQC guidelines warn of dispensing errors associated with traditional MDS. PillTime reduces the risk of dispensing errors by using tested and proven robotic and AI technology to sort medication, and it is starkly different from traditional MDS. Pouching is the preferred method for care homes in some European countries. 98% of care homes in The Netherlands, Sweden and Norway use medication pouches supplied by their pharmacies.
Overall, pre-sorted medication pouches can be a game-changer for care homes and care providers. They can save time, reduce the risk of medication errors, improve organization, promote patient adherence, and reduce environmental impact. By using PillTime’s pre-sorted medication pouches, caregivers can simplify the medication administration process and focus on providing high-quality care to their patients.
In conclusion, PillTime’s pre-sorted medication pouches can be an incredibly valuable tool for care homes and care providers. They offer a wide range of benefits that can help caregivers manage medication administration more efficiently and effectively while promoting better patient outcomes. If you’re a care home or care provider looking to improve medication management, consider using PillTime’s pre-sorted medication pouches.