DECEMBER 2022CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM8CIO InsightsCXO InsightsIn My ViewWendy KallaherSIGNIFICANCE OF ELECTRONIC MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION RECORDSWENDY KALLAHER, RN, NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, GUARDIAN PHARMACY SERVICES, ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY COMPANIES dvanced technology can be an indispensable tool supplementing clinical expertise and support to deliver the best patient care possible. In long-term care, where the main focus is resident safety, electronic medication administration records (eMAR) have played an important role in achieving optimal care. eMAR systems provide extensive safety advantages over the paper medication administration records predominantly used by the healthcare industry prior to eMAR's arrival and offer numerous benefits to long-term care staff, leading to their rising rate of adoption among communities. While some communities are still hesitant to make the change, eMAR platforms should be implemented for any facility seeking to improve resident outcomes and support staff. eMARs are a vital tool in reducing med pass errors eMAR platforms excel in protecting long-term care residents through a comprehensive A
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