To reduce drug–nutrient interactions, it is important to consider timing of drug delivery in relation to EN. This is affected by both the frequency of medication administration and the enteral feeding ...
The following article was originally published in Preventing Infection in Ambulatory Care, the quarterly e-publication from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ...
The last element of the 5 Rs -- right time -- has often been governed by the "30-minute medication rule." For as long as many nurses can remember, every hospital, unit, and nurse has passed ...
CMS has issued a revision to its “30-minute” rule on the administration of medication in hospitals, according to a Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program blog post and a copy of the notification ...
On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed the Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First Executive Order (Executive Order). The Executive Order revives and expands several ...
Every January, pharmaceutical companies increase the prices of hundreds of drugs. This year there's a disconnect between the ...
A new study by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority found that the primary reason for medication errors is administrative error. The study analyzed 800 instances ...
The administration of medications via enteral feeding tubes is a vital practice in the care of patients who are unable to ingest drugs orally. This route enables the delivery of essential treatments ...