tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135990113081206879.post5669599461734402124..comments2023-10-28T05:44:34.489-07:00Comments on family feeding dynamics: parents, a few thoughts if you go to urgent care...familyfeedingdynamicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049399245893420332noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135990113081206879.post-85111416319968013572010-07-12T12:55:10.293-07:002010-07-12T12:55:10.293-07:00sad but true! Medication errors are high. A recent...sad but true! Medication errors are high. A recent study confirmed that July is the worst month for med-errors, so high-alert!familyfeedingdynamicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049399245893420332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135990113081206879.post-55883611282284634322010-07-12T12:36:01.752-07:002010-07-12T12:36:01.752-07:00If this is a med your loved one has taken before, ...If this is a med your loved one has taken before, check to be sure the med INSIDE the bottle looks like what you've used before. <br /><br />If the source has changed and so the appearance is a little different despite being the same med, they should notify you (in person or by a little sticker on the bottle). <br /><br />If your loved one is in the hospital etc. and has regular meds they take, check the meds they are being given to see if you recognize them. I've caught MANY a mistake via visual inspection.<br /><br />Hospitals are high-traffic facilities and it is very easy for even the most careful staff to make an error. You REALLY have to stay on top of watching the meds.<br /><br />These hints are probably more applicable for older loved ones in the hospital (who are more likely to have regular meds than little children) but you never know. <br /><br />I've just found that if you have any loved one getting meds in a facility, you REALLY have to check regularly and stay on top of things. Prescription/meds errors are more common than people think.Well-Rounded Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129621631406155340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135990113081206879.post-7242516731856192372010-07-12T07:47:49.006-07:002010-07-12T07:47:49.006-07:00Whoa! THanks enviro-Granny (love that name BTW!) G...Whoa! THanks enviro-Granny (love that name BTW!) Great tip. Yes, always read the bottle, name etc.And double check on dosage etc. be sure to use an actual measuring spoon meant for meds, not a kitchen teaspoon! Good call!familyfeedingdynamicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049399245893420332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135990113081206879.post-62488775041832779372010-07-12T07:44:55.634-07:002010-07-12T07:44:55.634-07:00Great tips here. Another important one, always, a...Great tips here. Another important one, always, always check the label on your prescription when you get it - whether from the pharmacist, clerk, or if you have it delivered. We once had an Rx delivered in the evening for a child with an ear infection, and the medicine actually delivered was a heart medication for an adult!Enviro Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152212527265896501noreply@blogger.com