Meeting
Abstract Number: 291
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Medication errors during hospital discharge can lead to adverse outcomes, medication-related readmissions, and increased healthcare costs [1,2]. Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation at discharge (PMRD) has emerged as a potential solution to mitigate poor outcomes and optimize medication safety [3-7]. The main objectives of this study were to determine the number of errors identified at discharge […]
Abstract Number: 382
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Critical illness requires initiation of several classes of medications to treat or prevent different conditions. These include nebulizers, PPIs, antipsychotics, antibiotics, steroids, anticoagulants, opioids, benzodiazepines, & several others. Continuation of these medications upon transfer from MICU to the floor is a common occurrence with downstream implications including side effects or potential harm to patients, […]
Abstract Number: 393
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Medication reconciliation (MR) is foundational to patient safety during and after a hospital admission. Frequently, MR can be delayed at the time of hospital admission due to incomplete records, patient health literacy, barriers to patient communication such as language or mental status, and unavailability of family or primary care providers. Electronic health records (EHR) […]
Abstract Number: 428
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Ensuring compliance with CMS requirements for inpatient admission orders and improving medication reconciliation at discharge are crucial aspects of patient safety and regulatory adherence. However, challenges such as missing admission orders and medication errors during transitions of care persist. In response, we implemented two strategic EHR interventions, Best Practice Advisories (BPAs), to enhance workflows, […]