Medication Reconciliation Process in Healthcare Lab 4

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Medication Reconciliation

Process to ensure accurate medication lists for patients.

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Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)

Negative effects from medication discrepancies.

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Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)

Comprehensive medication history from various sources.

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Medication Discrepancy

Difference between prescribed and actual medications.

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Intentional Discrepancy

Physician-initiated changes to a patient's medication.

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Unintentional Discrepancy

Accidental changes made to a patient's medication.

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Referral Assessment Tool

Tool to determine need for pharmacist referral.

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High Risk Codes

Codes for patients on specific high-risk medications.

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Medication Omission

Failure to include a medication on the list.

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Dosage Change

Alteration in the amount of medication prescribed.

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Route Change

Change in the method of medication administration.

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Frequency Change

Alteration in how often medication is taken.

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Drug Comparison

Analyzing prescribed medications against BPMH.

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Patient Education

Informing patients about their medication regimen.

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Communication at Transfer Points

Sharing medication information during patient transitions.

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Documentation of Discrepancies

Recording differences found during medication reconciliation.

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Clinical Decisions

Choices made based on medication list comparisons.

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Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Record of medications administered to a patient.

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Community Pharmacy List

List of medications obtained from local pharmacies.

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Patient Recall

Information provided by patients about their medications.

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Medication Vials Review

Examining containers for medication details.

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Open-Ended Questions

Questions that encourage detailed patient responses.

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Allergies and Intolerances

Reactions to medications that need documentation.

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Consultation with Physician

Discussion with doctor regarding medication changes.

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Continuity of Care

Ensuring consistent patient care across health settings.

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Medication Reconciliation Timeline

Must be completed within 24 hours of admission.

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F5 Recall Key

Function key to access allergy information in Meditech.

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Resolved Field

Indicates if a discrepancy has been addressed.