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This document is used to gather information about a patient's home medications during admission and discharge from the hospital, ensuring proper medication management and reconciliation.

How to fill out home medication reconciliation

How to fill out HOME MEDICATION RECONCILIATION

1. Gather all medications the patient is currently taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal supplements.
2. Review the patient's medication history and list any medications that have been recently discontinued.
3. Verify the dosage and frequency of each medication with the patient or their records.
4. Identify any potential drug interactions or duplications in the medication list.
5. Document the patient's allergies and any adverse reactions to medications.
6. Provide the patient with an updated medication list after reconciliation.
7. Educate the patient on the importance of adhering to their medication regimen.

Who needs HOME MEDICATION RECONCILIATION?

1. Patients transitioning between care settings, such as from hospital to home.
2. Individuals with multiple chronic conditions who are prescribed several medications.
3. Patients who have recently been hospitalized or who have seen multiple specialists.
4. Anyone starting a new medication or therapy.
5. Caregivers or family members involved in managing the patient's medications.

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How to continue home meds in Epic?

If, after admitting the patient, you need to restart a previously discontinued home medication, use the Continue Home Medications feature as follows: Start Continue Home Medications. Click Continue in the Action for Hospitalization column for the medication you wish to restart. Click Submit Orders.

How to do a medication reconciliation in Epic?

To reconcile problems and medications, do the following: Click Document to Reconcile. In the column on the right, labeled "Sections to Reconcile," click either Problems or Medications. To verify entries on the LMR list, click Verify.

What are the 5 steps to medication reconciliation?

The medication reconciliation process comprises five steps: Develop a list of current medications; Develop a list of medications to be prescribed; Compare the medications on the two lists. Make clinical decisions based on the comparison. Communicate the new list to appropriate caregivers and to the patient."

How do you do a medication reconciliation?

The medication reconciliation process comprises five steps: Develop a list of current medications; Develop a list of medications to be prescribed; Compare the medications on the two lists. Make clinical decisions based on the comparison. Communicate the new list to appropriate caregivers and to the patient."

What are the 5 rights of medication reconciliation?

One of the recommendations to reduce medication errors and harm is to use the “five rights”: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time.

What is the medication reconciliation process in home health?

This process comprises five steps: (1) develop a list of current medications; (2) develop a list of medications to be prescribed; (3) compare the medications on the two lists; (4) make clinical decisions based on the comparison; and (5) communicate the new list to appropriate caregivers and to the patient.

What is the medication reconciliation process in home health?

This process comprises five steps: (1) develop a list of current medications; (2) develop a list of medications to be prescribed; (3) compare the medications on the two lists; (4) make clinical decisions based on the comparison; and (5) communicate the new list to appropriate caregivers and to the patient.

How to reconcile home meds in Epic?

To reconcile problems and medications, do the following: Click Document to Reconcile. In the column on the right, labeled "Sections to Reconcile," click either Problems or Medications. To verify entries on the LMR list, click Verify.

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What is HOME MEDICATION RECONCILIATION?

Home medication reconciliation is the process of creating and maintaining an accurate list of all medications a patient is taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements, to ensure safe and effective medication management.

Who is required to file HOME MEDICATION RECONCILIATION?

Healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care, such as physicians, pharmacists, and nurses, are typically required to file home medication reconciliation to ensure the patient’s medication list is up-to-date and accurate.

How to fill out HOME MEDICATION RECONCILIATION?

To fill out home medication reconciliation, collect a comprehensive list of all medications the patient is currently taking, including dosages, frequencies, and administration routes. Verify this information with the patient and their healthcare providers, and document it accurately.

What is the purpose of HOME MEDICATION RECONCILIATION?

The purpose of home medication reconciliation is to prevent medication errors, promote patient safety, facilitate effective communication between healthcare providers, and ensure continuity of care during transitions in healthcare settings.

What information must be reported on HOME MEDICATION RECONCILIATION?

Home medication reconciliation must report the name of each medication, dosage, route of administration, frequency of use, indication for use, start and stop dates, and any known allergies or adverse drug reactions.