Publications by authors named "Rita Hormiz"
Aust Health Rev
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Residents of supported disability homes in Victoria, Australia, frequently call the Victorian Poisons Information Centre for guidance following medication incidents, with a total of 391 calls logged during a three-month period.
- The majority of incidents involved missed doses (37%) and accidental overdoses (20%), with calls predominantly occurring outside regular business hours (73%).
- Many incidents involved moderate to high-risk medications, highlighting significant gaps in medication management support, particularly after hours, for both residents and disability support workers.
