Module 1- Concepts and terminology Flashcards
AM
Morning
BID
Twice a day
HS
Bedtime
IM
IntraMuscular
INH
Inhalation
IV
Intravenous
med rec
Medication reconciliation
OTC
Over the counter
PAML
Pre-admission medication list
PM
Evening
PRN
As needed
SC (or SQ)
Subcutaneous
A process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications a patient is taking and using this list to provide correct medications for patient anywhere within the health system 
— it is it is required at ALL transitions of care.
— the intent of medication reconciliation is patient safety.
— it should not be full from simply to fulfill a accreditation and or regulatory requirement(checking a box)
——— it is a requirement because it improves medication safety 
med rec
A systematic process of interviewing the patient and or caregiver and reviewing at least two reliable sources of information to obtain and verify all of the patient’s medication 
BPMH- best possible medication history
A former process in which healthcare providers work together with the patient to ensure accurate and comprehensive medication information is consistently access transition of care 
Medication reconciliation
A complete and accurate list of all the medication a patient is taking created using at least two sources of information, including a client and our family interview
Best possible medication history, (BPMH)
What is a best possible medication history in the first step?
The first step of BPMH possible in medication history is the medication reconciliation process
A process of identifying the most accurate list of all medication a patient is taking… And using this list to provide correction medication for patient anywhere within health system
Medication reconciliation (med rec)
Medication reconciliation steps: 4 steps
1-obtain
2-verify
3-reconcile
4-communicate
-Complete an accurate and comprehensive list of patient’s medications.
-Medication names(including release forms, when applicable), strength or concentration, doses, routes of administration, frequencies, and indications.
-Document in medical record
Obtain
-confirm accuracy of medication.
-Use at least two reliable sources
Verify
-review current medications and decide which to continue, change, and /or discontinue
-Compare that list with new medication’s that have been ordered to identify and resolve discrepancy
Reconcile 
-Relay the complete list of medication to others providers
-relay the complete list of medications to the patient when they leave the organizationcare 
Communicate
Medication reconciliation process-
— hospital inpatient
1-Obtain BPMH identify and resolve discrepancy
2- Order admission medication via PAML
3- Medication changes during hospitalization
4-Discharge medication reconciliation
5-New home medication list