Medication Management

One of the most critical aspects of recovery is taking medications as directed. MedStar Health Home Care’s registered nurses help patients make sure they are taking the right medicine and the right dosage, at the right time, and according to the doctor’s orders. This includes organizing medicines and setting up reminders to keep patients on track.

Improper use of medications

Our nurses partner with each patient’s doctor to make sure medicines are working and controlling symptoms appropriately. If a patient’s health status changes, the nurse will contact the doctor immediately. This allows the patient’s care team to make changes in medication or adjust a doctor’s orders in a timely manner.

Improper use of medications can cause: