Medication errors cause 125,000 preventable deaths each years

Nov. 3, 2012 - PRLog -- Medical errors not only cost the loss of may lives, but also carry a huge financial burden to the economy that is estimated to be in a range of $290 Billion each year. In addition, the physical and psychological pain and suffering related to these errors can be debilitating. A less obvious consequence of improper medication management is diminish trust and satisfaction in the healthcare system and in healthcare professionals. A accurate Pill dispenser can have a impact on the problem

Nurses have been educated to belive in the "5 Rights" to safe medication delivery to patients. are made up of the following: right drug; right patient; right dose; right route; and the right time.

Unfortunately there are things wrong in teaching medication management and error prevention this way. The 5 rights are goals to work towards, not procedures. They do not recognize the complexity of remembering to take medication They focus on the results, not how to receive the best results. Further, the evidence supplied by the World Health Organization, states "Up to 90% of people simply forget to take their medication properly"

The newly announced MED-Q Pill Dispensers has become a superior aid in three of the five Rights. Right drug, Right dose and right time has been answered. A programmable Pill Box that organizes the right dose, notifies at the right time and dispenses the right drug. A system of audio and visual alerts and alarms is what helps correct three of the five areas where errors can occur.  The other goals are handled by mediaction proffesionals, but a good at home medication reminder can have a huge and healty impact

For more information go to lifesavingpillbox.com

Troy Hollbrook
MED-Q PILL DISPENSERS
Phoenix, Az
602 488 4099