Tag: medication safety

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.