Medication ReconciliationTransitions of Care MedicationFocused Transitions of Care Initiatives PTAPrior to Admission Validation of Prior to Admission Medication PTA List Prior to Admission PTA Medication ListPharmacist Evaluation ID: 490314
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Ensuring the Accuracy of the Medication List Slide2
Medication Reconciliation/Transitions of CareSlide3
Medication-Focused Transitions of Care Initiatives
PTA=Prior to AdmissionSlide4
Validation of Prior to Admission Medication (PTA) ListSlide5
Prior to Admission (PTA) Medication List-Pharmacist Evaluation
Drug Related Problems (DRP) Resolved in High Risk PtsApril-August 2012
16,000 drug-related
problems resolved (
2,100
pts
):
7.5
DRPs/
pt
)
21% of inpatient orders were changed due to PTA discrepancies
40% of resolved DRP were classified as life threatening or serious/significantSlide6
Transitions of Care
60% of resolved DRPs were classified serious/significant or life-threatening
6
PTA med lists reviewed on admit
Hospital Meds reconciled
on admit
Med rec done
at time of
Discharge*
Post-Discharge follow-up call performed**
#
of Patients
Average
DRP
per patientSlide7
Post-Discharge Follow Up
7
Total
n=60**
% of potential re-hospitalizations prevented*
23%
% of medications taken as prescribed vs. medications prescribed
80%
# of medications that patients continued to take even though they were not on the d/c medication list**
70
* # based on
physician validation
**Excludes vitamins, minerals, herbals, and/or supplements