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Abstract Number: 309
FACTORS THAT INCREASE TIME OBTAINING HOME MEDICATION HISTORIES: ANALYSIS OF AN ESTABLISHED MEDICATION RECONCILIATION PROGRAM AT A MEDIUM-SIZED MIDWEST HOSPITAL
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Obtaining the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) is the protocolized gold standard in obtaining medication histories and well known to decrease the total number of medication errors during transitions in care. Trained technicians require an average of 15-30 minutes to collect a BPMH [2]. Our facility conducted a categorical analysis and within subject study […]
Abstract Number: 310
IDENTIFYING FACTORS PLACING PATIENTS AT HIGHEST RISK FOR MEDICATION ERROR: REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF MEDICATION RECONCILIATION PROGRAM AT MEDIUM-SIZED MIDWEST HOSPITAL
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Medication reconciliation programs are a well-recognized important tool in reducing medication discrepancies and subsequently decreasing patient harm, particularly at transitions of care. Medication reconciliation programs have demonstrated error reductions upward of 66% [1-4]. 39% of prescription medication history errors have the potential to cause moderate or severe discomfort or deterioration in a patient’s condition […]
Abstract Number: 311
IMPACT OF A HOSPITAL-WIDE MEDICATION RECONCILIATION PROGRAM ON ERROR REDUCTION IN MEDICATION HISTORIES: A CATEGORICAL ANALYSIS AND WITHIN SUBJECT STUDY
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: With growing importance placed on patient safety, it has become necessary to elevate past processes and rethink rolls for experienced healthcare professionals. One of the primary goals identified by The Joint Commission is to “maintain and communicate accurate patient medication information” to “safely prescribe medications in the future” [1]. This task is often complicated […]
Abstract Number: 458
THE USE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TELEHEALTH VIDEO CONFERENCES TO IMPROVE TRANSITIONS OF CARE FROM HOSPITAL TO SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Medically complex patients discharged from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are at high risk for unintentional errors, re-hospitalization, and mortality. Commonly reported transitional care errors include poor communication of critical information, limited access to medical records, and lack of clarity as to follow-up plans or patients care goals. Telehealth is increasingly used in […]
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