Did you know many health complications and hospital remits have to do with people not using their prescribed medications correctly, not finishing their prescriptions, or not refilling their prescriptions? Hi, it’s Jody Jo. Kaweah Delta would like to remind everyone the importance of listening to your doctor, take your medication correctly to save you time and money with hospital visits.
If you have concerns, contact your doctor or come down to Kaweah Delta’s new retail pharmacy located next to Kaweah Delta Medical Center. It’s your one stop shop for everything health-related! For more information go to KaweahDelta.org
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- A great deal of complications after discharge from the hospital are due to medication errors.
- It is also a huge contributing factor to hospital readmission (having to return to the hospital after being discharged – typically in less than 30 days)
- Medication errors are PREVENTABLE and extremely important.
Tips for medication safety:
- Take your medications as prescribed by your doctor. Know HOW to take them, WHEN to take them and WHY you are taking them.
- Finish all of your medications.
- Store your medications properly.
- Keep a detailed record of all medications that you are taking (both prescribed and over the counter).
- Read prescriptions and labels to make sure instructions are clear. If you have any doubts, consult with your pharmacist.
- NEVER take any medications that are not prescribed for you.
- DO NOT take expired prescriptions.
- Dispose of any unused or expired prescriptions carefully: http://www.fda.gov/
- Keep medications out of reach from children and pets.
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