Whether you take daily medications, or you simply want to make sure you have an appropriate first aid kit on hand, this organization in your home is a must. Organizing Your Medications & First Aid Kit not only makes sure you are well taken care of, but it keeps your kids and family safe from potential medication poisoning. Not only will you go through our list of items to have on hand, you will be checking expiration dates to make sure you have quality and safe items for your family.
Organizing Your Medications
Purge Expired Medications & Supplies: This is mostly for medications, but can also apply to some supplies. Pull out all of your medications and first aid kit. Go through every item piece by piece to make sure they are all in date and safe to use.
Replace Items: If you take daily medications or supplements these are likely on your regular radar to be replaced and updated on a regular basis. However, your first aid kit may be low on things like antibacterial ointment, alcohol swabs or gauze. This is a great time to check all kits (in home, in emergency kit and in cars) to update too.
Dispose Of Expired Medications: Rather than flushing things down the toilet which could easily seep into your ground and cause issues, contact your local pharmacist or sheriff’s department to find out a disposal method. Many local police departments will have a day they accept expired medications to take and dispose of them for you. Pharmacists may also have safe suggestions you can use to prevent further contamination.
Update Lists Of Daily Medications & Allergies For Your Family: Do you or your spouse take daily medications? Even if it is just a birth control pill, you need to make a note of the type, dose, physician and pharmacy to keep in a safe place. This list should include any regular vitamins or supplements as well as allergies anyone in your family has. Keep this list inside your first aid kit, emergency kit, purse and vehicles just in case you need it on the go.
Store In Safe Locked Places: Medications are one of the most commonly ingested poisons in the United States. When children are in your home, all medications should be stored in safe locked containers in high places. Your child should have no access to medications without your presence and assistance.
Getting your home organized includes these little things as well as the big spaces. Organizing your medications and first aid kit is important for the safety of your family. Nobody wants to inadvertently give their loved one a medication that could hurt them. By being aware of the expiration dates, safety issues and needs in regards to your medications you are protecting your family.
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