Medication & Treatment Support

Managing multiple medications, complex schedules, or specialized treatments can be overwhelming and risky. At Otis Bedside Nursing Care, our licensed professionals provide comprehensive medication management to ensure safety, prevent errors, and promote optimal health outcomes. We bring peace of mind by handling the details, so you can focus on feeling better.

Medication & Treatment Support

Our Medication Management Services Include:

Medication Administration & Supervision

1. Oral Medication Management: Safe administration and supervision of pills, liquids, and sublingual medications.
2. Administration: Professional administration of insulin, blood thinners, B12, and other prescribed injections.
3. Topical & Specialized Treatments: Application of creams, patches, eye drops, and inhalers with proper technique.
4. IV & Infusion Support: Monitoring and management of home IV therapies and infusions.

Medication Organization & System Setup

1. Weekly Pill Organization: Sorting medications into daily/time-specific dispensers (pill boxes).
2. Medication Reconciliation: Creating and maintaining accurate, up-to-date medication lists.
3. Refill Coordination: Monitoring supply and coordinating with pharmacies for timely refills.
4. Expiration Management: Regularly checking and safely disposing of expired medications.

Reminder Systems & Adherence Monitoring

1. Customized Reminder Plans: Using phone calls, alarms, or visual charts based on client preference.
2. Dosage Tracking: Documenting each dose administered to prevent missed or double doses.
3. Side Effect Monitoring: Observing and reporting potential adverse reactions to physicians.
4. Effectiveness Evaluation: Noting symptom response and reporting back to the healthcare team.

Treatment Plan Coordination

1. Physician Communication: Serving as liaison between client, family, and prescribing doctors.
2. Lab & Appointment Coordination: Scheduling and preparing for necessary blood tests or follow-ups.
3. Education & Training: Teaching clients and families about medication purposes, side effects, and self-management when appropriate.
4. Emergency Preparedness: Knowing contraindications and having emergency protocols in place.

Who Needs Medication Support?

1. Multiple Medication Users: Individuals taking 5+ daily medications (polypharmacy).
2. Memory Impairment Clients: Those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or cognitive decline who forget doses.
3. Complex Regimen Patients: Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, organ transplant, or chemotherapy patients.
4. Elderly with Vision/ Dexterity Issues: Difficulty reading labels or opening medication containers.
5. Recent Hospital Discharges: Patients with new, complex medication plans post-hospitalization.

Our Medication Safety Standards
Every Otis medication manager is:

1. Licensed & Certified: Trained in pharmacology and safe administration practices.
2. Detail-Oriented: Meticulous about dosages, timing, and documentation.
3. Proactive Communicator: Maintains clear communication with pharmacies and doctors.
4. Emergency Trained: CPR and first aid certified for immediate response if needed.

The Otis Care Difference
We implement a "triple-check" system for all medications and maintain a confidential medication administration record (MAR) that can be shared with your healthcare team. We focus on empowering clients while ensuring absolute safety.