Medication Reconciliation

This online learning module teaches clinicians how using a systematic process for medication reconciliation (MedRec) can prevent medication errors and adverse drug events (ADEs), by identifying and resolving discrepancies between medications a client is actually taking (Best Possible Medication History – BPMH) and medications documented or recorded in a client’s health record(s). In the context …

A systematic, consistent process for collecting information about a patient’s actual medication use is critical for assessing outcomes and preventing medication errors.  This online learning module, customized to the primary care environment, provides a practical approach to teach clinicians how to engage patients and caregivers in a dialogue about their medications.  Steps to identify and …