Tag: medication safety

Why You Shouldn't Store Medications in the Bathroom

Why You Shouldn't Store Medications in the Bathroom

Storing medications in the bathroom can weaken their effectiveness and create safety risks. Learn why humidity, heat, and easy access make this common habit dangerous-and where to store your pills instead.

Storing Medications Away from Children: Essential Safety Practices Every Parent Must Know

Storing Medications Away from Children: Essential Safety Practices Every Parent Must Know

Accidental medication ingestions send 60,000 children to the ER each year. Learn the only proven way to keep kids safe: locked storage, smart habits, and what to do if poisoning occurs.

Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Prevent Errors

Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Prevent Errors

People with low vision or hearing loss face dangerous risks when managing medications. Learn practical, proven ways to prevent errors-from color-coding bottles to talking pill dispensers-and how to demand safer labeling from pharmacies.

Why Medication Safety Is a Public Health Priority in Healthcare

Why Medication Safety Is a Public Health Priority in Healthcare

Medication errors cause over 1.5 million ER visits and 125,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. This is a preventable public health crisis driven by broken systems-not human error. Learn why fixing medication safety saves lives and money.

How to Safely Use Short-Term Medications After Surgery

How to Safely Use Short-Term Medications After Surgery

Learn how to avoid dangerous mistakes when using short-term medications after surgery. Follow proven safety steps for painkillers, antibiotics, and high-risk drugs to prevent errors, overdoses, and infections.