Ellenville Regional Helps Prevent Adverse Medication Incidents

Some patients have difficulty effectively managing their medications because they don't fully understand the importance of proper dosage, when to take their medication and how drugs interact.

Some patients have difficulty effectively managing their medications because they don't fully understand the importance of proper dosage, when to take their medication and how drugs interact.

Read how Ellenville Regional Hospital implemented safety checks that benefit its patients.

This case study is part of the Healthcare Association of New York State's NYS Triple Aim: New York Hospitals Are Improving Health, Enhancing Quality, and Reducing Costs series.

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