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Medication Reconciliation: Effective Practices during Hospital Admissions and ER Episodes
Summary
Discover the key components of medication reconciliation during the hospital admission process and patient ER episodes of care.
It is important to understand the true purpose and importance of medication reconciliation in order to build an effective process. This course—an installment in the Medication Reconciliation series—covers the key components of the medication reconciliation process during the hospital admission process and patient ER episodes of care. Learn how to collect and verify patient information to create a thorough admission medication list that will follow the patient throughout the entire patient stay. Discover strategies to include healthcare clinic and/or care coordination staff in the medication reconciliation process, and the roles that each of these participants can play. Along the way, explore the role that the pharmacy plays in the medication reconciliation process from a pharmacist's perspective. This course was created by HomeTown Health University. We are pleased to host this training in our library. Disclaimer: This course is intended to provide a general overview of health and wellness topics that may be helpful. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any condition. LinkedIn does not assume liability for any medical decisions or actions taken based on this course. Individuals with health concerns or questions about their medical condition should consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice and care. HomeTown Health and PharmD on Demand do not have any proprietary interest in any product, instrument, service, device, or material discussed during this learning event. A portion of this program was produced in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health for the Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) Grant. All images, templates, and themes within this presentation are utilized with permission and in keeping with copyright compliance. All rights reserved.