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Enhancing Medication Safety and Reducing Errors in Inpatient Pharmacies
Hospitals are continuously seeking ways to enhance patient safety and reduce the frequency of medication errors. These errors can have devastating consequences, including patient harm and increased healthcare costs. To combat this, healthcare facilities are increasingly investing in advanced technologies and pharmacist-led initiatives. A significant focus is on medication reconciliation during transitions of care, a

3 Ways to Streamline Your Phlebotomy Workflow and Boost Your Bottom Line
Transforming your phlebotomy operations from a source of stress into a model of efficiency doesn’t require a complete overhaul. It requires a focused approach on a few key areas. Here are three actionable ways you can streamline your workflow, empower your team, and directly improve your lab’s financial health. 1. Stabilize Your Foundation with a
Streamline Your Procurement and Enhance Your Supply Chain with Caresfield’s New Premier GPO Contract
For healthcare procurement professionals and department managers, navigating the complexities of sourcing essential medical supplies can be a time-consuming and challenging endeavor. This new contract with Premier is more than just an agreement; it’s a gateway to a more efficient and reliable procurement process for a wide range of high-quality label and identification products. Unlocking

The True Cost of a Stockout: How Hidden Expenses Are Draining Your Laboratory’s Budget
Imagine it’s the middle of a Tuesday morning rush. The waiting room is full, your phlebotomists are working at maximum capacity, and the entire workflow of your lab depends on the smooth, efficient collection of patient samples. Now, imagine your lead phlebotomist approaches you with the one sentence that can bring it all to a

Beyond the Prick: How Needle Quality Redefines Patient Comfort and Sample Integrity
For millions of people, it’s a moment of quiet anxiety: the chair, the tourniquet, the search for a vein. A successful blood draw is one of the most personal and crucial touchpoints in the entire diagnostic journey. While patients may not know the science behind the procedure, they remember one thing with perfect clarity: how

Inside Hospital Bags – The Pouches that Impact Patient Care
When a patient checks into your hospital, they entrust their health and well-being to your clinicians. Throughout their stay, several bags impact patient care. This post will look at a bevy of packets, pouches, kits and sacks your clinicians could use during care. Patient Belonging Bags Belonging bags play a role in the overall patient

MAPS and Caresfield: Partners in Promoting Patient Safety
Caresfield is pleased to team up with the Minnesota Alliance for Patience Safety (MAPS) to promote patient safety.

Black History Month and American Heart Month 2023
Caresfield recognized Black History Month and American Heart Health Month with content and conversations. Learn more about our efforts including an interview with Nurse Timaka S. Wallace and tips for a healthy lifestyle.

Interview: Nurse Timaka S. Wallace
In honor of Black History Month, Nurse Timaka S. Wallace spent some time discussing her career, the state of nursing the challenges facing black nurses.

Pediatric Medical Supplies – Making Care Less Scary
Have you considered how your pediatric medical supplies impact your patients? This post looks at how our products can make care less scary and prevent identification errors.

Caresfield Cares: Honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney in Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, we are pleased to recognize the legacy of Mary Eliza Mahoney. Mahoney was the first professionally trained Black nurse in the U.S.

Caresfield, Value Analysis Teams Better Together
Caresfield recently met in-person to become better together. Over two days in Miami we discussed how to help hospitals improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs.