Medication Reconciliation Process in Healthcare Lab 4

Medication Reconciliation

Process to ensure accurate medication lists for patients.

Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)

Negative effects from medication discrepancies.

Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)

Comprehensive medication history from various sources.

Medication Discrepancy

Difference between prescribed and actual medications.

Intentional Discrepancy

Physician-initiated changes to a patient's medication.

Unintentional Discrepancy

Accidental changes made to a patient's medication.

Referral Assessment Tool

Tool to determine need for pharmacist referral.

High Risk Codes

Codes for patients on specific high-risk medications.

Medication Omission

Failure to include a medication on the list.

Dosage Change

Alteration in the amount of medication prescribed.

Route Change

Change in the method of medication administration.

Frequency Change

Alteration in how often medication is taken.

Drug Comparison

Analyzing prescribed medications against BPMH.

Patient Education

Informing patients about their medication regimen.

Communication at Transfer Points

Sharing medication information during patient transitions.

Documentation of Discrepancies

Recording differences found during medication reconciliation.

Clinical Decisions

Choices made based on medication list comparisons.

Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Record of medications administered to a patient.

Community Pharmacy List

List of medications obtained from local pharmacies.

Patient Recall

Information provided by patients about their medications.

Medication Vials Review

Examining containers for medication details.

Open-Ended Questions

Questions that encourage detailed patient responses.

Allergies and Intolerances

Reactions to medications that need documentation.

Consultation with Physician

Discussion with doctor regarding medication changes.

Continuity of Care

Ensuring consistent patient care across health settings.

Medication Reconciliation Timeline

Must be completed within 24 hours of admission.

F5 Recall Key

Function key to access allergy information in Meditech.

Resolved Field

Indicates if a discrepancy has been addressed.