Smith County is located at the base of the Cumberland Plateau in Middle Tennessee and is geographically blessed with some of the most scenic vistas to be found in Tennessee. A comfortable drive from Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, the county hosts a panoramic view of the Cumberland River from the historic Cordell Hull Bridge. Smith County boasts a wide variety of business and industry. Its three major towns – Carthage, South Carthage, and Gordonsville – are each growing by leaps and … [Read more...]
Creating safe medication prescribing processes
December 27, 2011 by
Patient Safety Recommendations Creating safe medication prescribing processes and systems is a critical component in reducing the risk of adverse drug events and medication errors. For physicians working in an ambulatory clinical delivery setting and prescribing controlled substances and nonscheduled medications, important aspects of prescribing processes include the following: Conducting a thorough examination of the patient prior to prescribing medications or renewing prescriptions, … [Read more...]
