This week we observed Patient Safety Week 2025, it’s crucial to address one of the most significant yet solvable challenges in modern healthcare: effective Medication Management. The FDA receives more than 100,000 reports annually related to Medication Errors, highlighting the scale of this critical issue in the United States healthcare system.
This alarming statistic reflects a broader pattern as patient safety concerns affect healthcare systems worldwide, with harm occurring in a significant portion of patient care experiences. Preventable medical errors represent a substantial portion of these incidents, with medication-related issues being one of the primary contributors to adverse events that could be avoided with proper systems.
The Growing Challenge of Medication Management
Research consistently shows that medication adherence challenges impact patients across all healthcare settings. These difficulties are particularly pronounced for vulnerable populations, including seniors in long-term care and those with multiple chronic conditions requiring complex medication regimens.
Medication management remains healthcare’s most persistent challenges. Patients with multiple prescriptions face significant obstacles in maintaining proper medication schedules. These challenges exist across the continuum of care—from long-term care facilities to independent living at home.
The complexity increases with:
- Multiple medications and polypharmacy concerns
- Varying dosage schedules and timing requirements
- Changing prescriptions and medication reconciliation
- Complex administration instructions
For seniors and individuals with chronic conditions, keeping track of these details can be overwhelming, leading to missed doses, incorrect timing, or improper medication use, all of which compromise patient safety.
The Impact on Patient Safety and Healthcare Costs
When medication regimens aren’t followed correctly, the consequences can be serious. Medication non-adherence can lead to:
- Reduced treatment effectiveness and therapeutic outcomes
- Increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits
- Worsening of chronic conditions and disease progression
- Preventable adverse drug events and medication interactions
- Unnecessary healthcare costs and resource utilization
For healthcare providers, especially in long-term care settings, managing medications for multiple patients adds another layer of complexity and responsibility to medication safety protocols.
Clarest Health’s Innovative Approach to Medication Safety
At Clarest Health, we’ve developed evidence-based solutions that address these challenges directly, helping to improve medication safety in both long-term care facilities and home settings. Our pharmacy experts deliver a holistic, patient-focused Medication Management solution that supports patients in optimizing, accessing, and adhering to their medication regimens.
For Long-Term Care Settings
Our CarePack medication management system is specifically designed for the evolving needs of healthcare facilities. It simplifies medication administration in long-term care environments by:
- Saving an average of 2 minutes, per patient, per day
- Reducing the potential for human error during medication distribution
- Providing faster, more simplified med pass with integrated eMAR and HER confirmation
For Patients Managing Medications at Home
For those managing medications independently at home, our patient-centered solutions:
- Offer an easy-to-use, tear strip pouch system, designed to streamline Medication Management. Each pouch is labeled with the time, date, and dosage information.
- Eliminate the stress of dealing with multiple providers and pharmacies. We collaborate with patients and healthcare providers, offering direct communication for refills, and delivery of a 30-day supply of medications each month.
A Commitment to Medication Safety and Error Prevention
Medication safety isn’t just about convenience—it’s about protecting patients from preventable medication errors. Our approach combines advanced technology, clear packaging, and thoughtful design to create systems that support both healthcare professionals and patients.
By simplifying medication management workflows across different care settings, we’re working to reduce errors, improve adherence, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes. During Patient Safety Week and beyond, we remain committed to developing solutions that put safety at the center of the medication use process.
As you consider ways to improve medication safety measures for your patients or loved ones, remember that the right systems and support can make a significant difference. Clarest Health remains committed to Advancing Patient Health at Every Step by working toward a future where medication errors become increasingly rare and patient safety is continuously enhanced.