Sentences with phrase «appropriate use of these medications»

The guideline includes recommendations for appropriate use of these medications through each phase of treatment, as well as for patient monitoring and follow - up.

Just like the children we serve, Children's is growing quickly and hiring a Clinical Staff Pharmacist who will ensure safe, accurate and appropriate use of medications, by evaluating prescribers orders for dosing, allergies and contraindications.

The primary function of a clinical pharmacist is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications, and be an advocate of rational drug therapy through the following: * Evaluation of...

Not exact matches

These 3 — discussion of appropriate nutrition while breastfeeding, advice about use of medications while breastfeeding, and questions about plans to return to work — may indicate areas for additional emphasis and education.

In order to test this, the appropriate comparison should be with offspring of women who have heartburn but do not use medication to treat the condition.

Now trust me on this one - I'm a pharmacist, and I fully support appropriate medication use, but thyroid medications do not get to the underlying cause of Hashimoto's.

While Prozac has helped millions of people with depression, OCD, and other conditions, as a pharmacist, I am a big proponent of appropriate medication use and believe organic causes need to be explored first, so I continued on my quest with another doctor.

Mr. Black has extensive training through the Institute of Functional Medicine, Hashimoto's Self - Management program, and the Hashimoto's Institute, and is Dr. Izabella's go - to resource for thyroid medications, compounded medications and appropriate use of hormones.

It is not appropriate to extrapolate the use of medication from one species to another.

Many people dislike the idea of using medication to control pain for their pets, however when appropriate, it is necessary to ensure the pet's comfort and continued mobility and quality of life.

I must stress the importance that such medications are used under the guidance of your veterinarian and frequent communication about your pet's response occurs so that any appropriate modifications in the pain management protocol can be made.

Additionally, veterinary oversight ensures the entire pet is being treated and employs potential medical evaluation and treatment if necessary, along with the use of medications and supplements when deemed appropriate.

Your pet will receive pain medication while in the hospital and the doctor will choose an appropriate pain medication for your pet to use at home based on their needs and type of surgery.

Omega - 3 supplements can also be used (in addition to appropriate medication) in the treatment of dogs with abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

For many of the pain medications used in both cats and dogs, research has focused primarily (if not exclusively) on their use in dogs, requiring most drugs to be prescribed off label to the feline patient.1 Additionally, cats are living longer, 2 and older ages increase the need for appropriate and varied treatment options for painful cats.

So we can use the appropriate medication to treat the infection — with an antibiotic for a bacterial infection, an antifungal for a yeast infection, or a combination of the two.

But they can be prevented through the regular and appropriate use of preventive medications, which are prescribed by your veterinarian.

The use of any medication without the guidance from the attending veterinarian may not be an appropriate method and may result in harm to the animal or may leave the animal in a state of continued disease.

Should be used as part of a comprehensive behavioral management program Once desired response has been achieved, the dose may be tapered and / or discontinued as appropriate behavior has been learned What to tell / ask veterinarian before giving medication?

Right now, heartworm disease can only be prevented through the regular and appropriate use of preventive medications, which are prescribed by your veterinarian.

In addition to being able to diagnose and treat medical issues that can contribute to behavioral changes, Veterinary Behaviorists have extensive knowledge and expertise in advanced learning theory, behavior modification techniques, normal and abnormal behavior, psychopharmacology (and appropriate use of such medications) and knowledge neuromolecular processes which influence learning and behavior.

If we determine that your pet might benefit from the use of supplements or medication, we will discuss that as part of the assessment and will decide together whether this is an appropriate route to take for your pet.

The focus of this follow - up appointment will be creating a plan that outlines the doctor's recommendations, which may include a combination of management and safety strategies, behavior modification (specific exercises that we will use to address the problem), and the use of supportive therapies such as supplements, nutritional therapy, or prescription medications, when appropriate.

In addition, the methods and medications used in rabbits in the past were not always appropriate due to our lack of knowledge of pet rabbit requirements.

Knowledge of medications, including prescribed dosages, appropriate uses for each drug, and importance of side effect awareness.

• Carry out the initial assessment of patients and document all findings • Devise a plan of care based on patient assessment and individual patient's needs • Implement the devised plan and ensure its efficacy • Make necessary revisions and adjustments to the care plan • Ensure that patients» homes are conducive to carrying out the care plan • Implement techniques associated with preventative and rehabilitative procedures • Consult with healthcare professionals periodically to ensure that the plan of care is being carried out appropriately • Administer medication and IVs in accordance to care plan • Provide First Aid and CPR when necessary • Bandage and clean surgical wounds • Assist patients with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, and toileting • Ensure that patients are comfortable at all times • Accompany patients to social and rehabilitation activities • Drive patients to doctors» appointments and assist with any procedures • Assist patients in following exercise regimes recommended by healthcare professional • Act as a patient advocate in using community resources • Review patient progress periodically and discuss findings • Ensure that patients» records are maintained accurately and adequately Counsel patients and families and educate them on medication and procedures • Build appropriate relationships with patients and families based on compassion and understanding

The role of the Pharmacy Technician - Retail is to support and assist the Pharmacist in the medication use process, ensuring the delivery of competent and efficient pharmaceutical care / drug delivery at appropriate service levels through daily allocation and coordination of resources to assure that patient needs are effectively met.?

Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

These activities generally include the following: • To prevent or control disease, injury or disability; • To report births and deaths; • To report child abuse or neglect; • To report reactions to medications or problems with products; • To notify people of recalls of products they may be using; • To notify a person who may have been exposed to a disease or may be at risk for contracting or spreading a disease or condition; • To notify the appropriate government authority if we believe a patient has been the victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

Improving Outcomes for Children in Child Welfare: A Medicaid Managed Care Toolkit (PDF - 1,649 KB) Center for Healthcare Strategies (2012) Helps child welfare agencies and other child - serving stakeholders develop an approach to care and cross-system collaboration by focusing on access to physical and behavioral health care services, coordination of care, and the appropriate use and monitoring of psychotropic medications.

This section includes resources and information to aid caseworkers with screening children, youth, and families for co-occurring issues and trauma; help staff engage families with cultural humility and competence; grow their understanding of the appropriate use and oversight of psychotropic medications for children and youth in foster care; and build networks of support that will strengthen families, keep children safe, and increase family well - being and wellness.

Treatment may also include the use of medication, although medication alone would rarely be considered an adequate or appropriate intervention for children with ODD.

We examined 4 key aspects of the process of care expected to differ between CACT and usual care: individual psychotherapy, telephone contacts with the care manager, and use of appropriate PTSD or depression medications (Table 4).

No treatment - by - time interactions were detected on these measures, but CACT participants reported significantly more telephone contacts and more months of use of an appropriate PTSD and depression medication.

These restrictions seek to address such issues as: · spouse abuse · child abuse · alcohol abuse and substance abuse · harmful exposure to the other parent's paramour or significant other · no smoking due to a child's asthma · mental health counseling and medication compliance · anger management · parent skills education · safe child transfer or transition between parents · advance notice of relocation · proper use of an infant or child car seat · interference with visitation and appropriate make - up visitation Sometimes courts find it necessary to order supervised visitation, including through court - related supervised visitation programs.