235- Reducing Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

Medication errors are among the most common preventable mistakes in long-term care facilities, often leading to serious health complications or worse. Addressing this pressing issue requires a deep dive into the systems and safeguards—or lack thereof—that are supposed to protect residents. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. Jeff Arnold Mackles, MD, MBA, to discuss strategies to reduce medication errors in nursing homes, highlighting the role of technology, training, and oversight in improving resident safety.