Clean Out the Medicine Cabinet!
According to the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS), medication reconciliation is defined as the process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications that a patient is taking, including name, dosage, frequency, and route, by comparing the medical record to an external list of medications obtained from a patient, hospital, or other provider. Medication reconciliation is an important part of any transition to or from home or any health care facility to prevent medication mishaps.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Jeanne Manzi Tags: Public Service Announcement Source Type: news