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Medication Management
Keeping patients safe with Medication Reconciliation: We all have a role to play – Canadian Council On Continuing Education In Pharmacy (CCCEP)
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2015-08-21
Learning objectives
- Define Medication Reconciliation (MedRec)
- Discuss the benefits of MedRec
- Describe a systematic process for conducting a patient interview to collect a Best Possible Medication History
- Learn about available sources of medication information
- Understand reconciliation processes at admission to and discharge from hospital
- Understand the importance of documentation and communication as a patient transitions throughout the healthcare system
- Appreciate the role of pharmacy staff can play in the ensuring safe transitions of care