Chapter 11- Medication Reconciliation

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This much of all medication errors occur in hospitals due to

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50%, poorly communicated medical information

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medication conciliation can decrease

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the number of medication errors due to poor communication

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The nurse communicates
to the health care provider any blank between blank and those that have been blank

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The nurse communicates to the health care provider any discrepancies between home medication and those that have been prescribed

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The nurses role in medication reconciliation

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-extending beyond inpatient setting
-rapport and trust needs to be established
-ppl are being d.c earlier, nurses must monitor drug responses and provide education

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Acute Care Hospitals

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Certain drugs or drugs classes are given in specific areas of these hospitals
-IV cardiac meds
-inhaled anesthetics (surgery)
-Oxytocin (delivery)
-specialized training for those with chemotherapeutic agents

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Long Term Care Facilities

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-generally admit patients who do not require intense observation
-trauma to elderly
-any care may be limited or quite broad

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Home Environment

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-most routes are safe
-limiting factors include the need to monitor them closely and special monitoring equipment
-decision to teach patient or family after careful evaluation