In September 2025, we held our second Training School in Wiesbaden, Germany, dedicated to strengthening home-care safety š š”ļø. The event brought together young researchers, healthcare professionals, and practitioners from across Europe to explore innovative ways to prevent errors made by caregivers in the home setting ā particularly those related to medication management š.
Participants from several European countries joined forces š¤š to address a key question: How can home care become safer for everyone involved? The programme centred on identifying the most frequent sources of mistakes throughout the medication process ā from prescribing and storing to administering treatments ā and on designing practical strategies to better support informal caregivers in their daily responsibilities.
One of the weekās standout moments ā was the creation of a series of short podcasts, conceptualised and recorded by the participants themselves šļø. These audio capsules, designed specifically for informal caregivers, provide clear and accessible guidance to help prevent medication-related errors at home. Each episode walks listeners through the medication journey step by step, highlighting potential risks and offering straightforward, effective solutions to minimise them.
Through this creative and hands-on approach, we aim not only to engage academic and professional audiences but also to promote open communication with civil society š£ļøš¬. The Training School represents a strong example of how interdisciplinary collaboration and shared learning can produce concrete, meaningful outcomes ā all with the overarching goal of making home care safer, more reliable, and more supportive for those who need it most. šš”
