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Wooster Community Hospital Community Care Network Medication Reconciliation Process. Referred to CCN. Nurse (at first visit): Compares discharge medication list with meds normally taken by patient including OTC, herbs, vitamins, etc. Performs m edication r eview
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Wooster Community Hospital Community Care Network Medication Reconciliation Process Referred to CCN • Nurse(at first visit): • Compares discharge medication list with meds normally taken by patient including OTC, herbs, vitamins, etc. • Performs medication review • Type of med/dose/frequency • Expiration date on med bottle • # days/doses to take med • Look alike/sound alike • Contraindication/Interactions • Med purpose • If look alike/sound alike, • label/place in different area • Medication/nutrient • interaction teaching • Review/clarify discharge med • instructions. Safety Strategies Pharmacist(at first team meeting): Receives med list and reviews Problem? No Yes • Evaluate problem • Examples: • Med not in home • Incorrect dosage • Meds expired • Other meds taken in past • Med not on discharge list • Contact physician to clarify med issue • Document physician order received Document med list in computer Give patient a copy of the reconciled med list Patient takes meds as prescribed
