Medication Reconciliation

Medication Reconciliation

Overview

• Medication errors due to insufficient or missing information about (CLA):

  • Co-prescribed medications

  • Laboratory values

  • Allergic sensitivities

Importance

• Implementing Medication Reconciliation List can prevent such errors.

Process Stages or Scope (HEIWD)

1. Patient at Home

   • On medications for chronic conditions

2. Patient Transferred to ER

   • Medications order

3. Patient Admitted to ICU

   • Medications order

4. Patient Transferred to the Ward

   • Medications order

5. Patient Discharged

   • Medications order