Medication Errors
As our loved ones age, their health is often dependent upon the proper administration of prescription medication. In an assisted living or long-term care facility, this places patients in a vulnerable position, yet many take for granted that their medication will be properly dispensed. Insufficient staffing or improper management of patient medication, however, may result in illnesses not being treated, medical complications, and, in extreme cases, death. Examples of medication errors include overmedication, missed doses, and the administration of the wrong medication.