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Medication errors happen when a resident gets the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or a missed dose. They are preventable with basic safety steps like clear orders, proper labeling, and careful monitoring. When a mistake happens, the results can be serious: falls, confusion, infections, hospitalization, even wrongful death.

In this video, we cover:
• What counts as a medication error
• Common mistakes: wrong drug, wrong dose, missed dose, double dosing, drug interactions, crushed pills that should not be crushed, insulin timing errors
• Warning signs families should look for: sudden drowsiness, confusion, behavior changes, low or high blood sugar, unusual bruising, new or rapid decline
• Why errors happen: poor staffing, rushed med passes, lack of pharmacist oversight, incomplete MARs, missing allergy flags
• What to do right now if you suspect an error: request the MAR, physician orders, and incident report; ask who administered the med and when; take notes and photos; escalate to the DON and physician
• How to protect your loved one: med reconciliation at every transition, clear allergy lists, pill ID checks, and daily MAR spot-checks
• Your legal options if negligence caused harm

If you believe a medication error hurt your loved one, you are not alone. Our team helps families hold facilities accountable and improve care.