Pharmcare Final Flashcards
Pharmaceutical Care Definition
“The responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patients quality of life”
5 core elements of the MTM Service Model
Medication therapy review (MTR) Personal medication record (PMR) Medication related action plan (MAP) Intervention and/or referral Documentation and follow up
S in SOAP note
(SUBJECTIVE) chief complaint, past medical history, social history, home medications, allergies, review of system (obtain from patient or care giver)
O in SOAP note
(OBJECTIVE) vital signs, physical exam, lab or diagnostic results, other confirmed data from the medical record
A in SOAP note
(ASSESMENT) etiology, assessment if therapy is indicated, goals of therapy, assessment of current and/or new therapy (summarize S and O data to support diagnosis, give goals, and identify the problem that needs correcting)
P in SOAP note
(PLAN) therapeutic plan, therapeutic and toxicity monitoring parameters, patient education, future plans, dosing and starting medications
(drug, dose, route, frequency, duration/ patient counseling points)
Framework for pharmacist patient care process
Collect (subjective and objective information)
Assess (analyze information collected, identify the prioritized problems)
Plan ( patient centered care plan, evidence based and cost effective)
Implement ( collaborative with other healthcare professionals and patient/caregiver)
Follow up: Monitor and Evaluate (monitor and evaluate effectiveness, include other players)
What is the difference between a SOAP note and a Progress note?
a progress note is a mini version of a soap note, but with only one drug related problem
Hutchisons 8 step model
- need of a drug
- selection of drug product
- selection of drug regimen
- provision of drug product
- patient education
- consumption of administration
- monitoring effects of medication
- evaluation and follow up
Hepler and Strans major types of drug related problems
untreated indications
improper drug selection
sub therapeutic dosage
failure to receive/take medication
over dosage
adverse drug reactions
drug interactions
medication use without indications
ASHPs Drug Therapy Problem Types have 11 categories
o Relationship between medications and medical problems o Appropriate medication selection o Drug regimen o Therapeutic duplication o Drug/allergy intolerance o Adverse drug events o Drug interactions (of all types) o Social or recreational drug use o Failure to receive therapy o Economic impact o Patient knowledge of medications
ASHPs four step process for creating pharmacist care plans
o Step 1: identify and prioritize patient’s health problems (drug therapy assessment worksheet)
o Step 2: identify pharmacotherapy goals
o Step 3: recommendation for therapy
o Step 4: develop a monitoring parameter and endpoints
ASHPs “Statement of Pharmaceutical Care”
o Principle elements Medication related Care Outcomes (4 general) • Cure of a disease • Eliminate/reduce patient symptomatology • Arrest/slow of disease process • Prevent disease/symptomatology Quality of life Responsibility
ASHPs key aspects of 2015 initiative and PPMI
Goal 1: Increase the extent pharmacists help individual hospital inpatients achieve the best use of medication
Goal 2: Increase extent to which health-system pharmacists help individual nonhospital patients achieve the best use of medication
• 1 and 2 are just help all patients with medicine
Goal 3: Increase application of evidence-based methods to improve medication therapy
Goal 4: Increase the extent to which pharmacy departments in health systems have a significant role in improving the safety of medication use.
Goal 5: Improve the safety of medication use in health care systems through the application of technology
Goal 6: Increase pharmacy department engagement in public health initiatives on behalf of their communities
Hepler and Strand’s definition of Pharm Care (WORD FOR WORD)
“The responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life.”
Who is the “Father of American Pharmacy?”
William Proctor
Who is credited with proposing separation of the practice of medicine and pharmacy?
John Morgan
What are causes of suboptimal care?
+ Acts of Commission (medication errors)
+ Idiosyncratic causes (Unpredictable medication consequences)
+ Acts of omission (absence of individual/profession to assume responsibility for patient medication outcomes)
What is ‘Central fill’?
Retail chains aggregate prescriptions from multiple locations to one central location fulfillment center. Prescriptions then mailed back to individual pharmacies or directly to patient. (EX: Walgreens POWER)
Describe remote medication order processing
+ One hospital pharmacy contracts with another hospital to provide RMOP ex. Hospital does not have a 24-hour pharmacy services
+ On- call model, pharmacist helps manage workload from another location during peak workload times
What is a Collaborative practice agreement?
A collaboration between pharmacists and physicians. Physician responsible for diagnosis and initial treatment of patient.
Pharmacist authorized to: monitor patient condition, modify drug therapy as necessary, discontinue medications at the end of treatment.
Requires preapproved, written treatment protocols for each course of therapy.
What was the Asheville Project?
Community-based disease management that provided CV risk reduction education and face to face counseling by specially trained community and hospital pharmacists which resulted in significant improvements in clinical and financial outcomes.
Chronic medical condition where self-care knowledge and appropriate medication use are important for improving outcomes
What were the objectives of the Asheville Project?
Assess clinical and economic outcomes of a community-based, long-term MTM program for HTN/dyslipidemia in 12 community and hospital pharmacy clinics
Who were the participants in the Asheville Project?
Patients, Educators at Mission Hospital, 18 Certified-trained pharmacists
What were the interventions of the Asheville Project?
CV risk education; Regular and long-term follow up by pharmacists (Scheduled consultations, monitoring, recommendations to physicians)
What were the results of the Asheville Project?
CV health improved, BP at goal, Dyslipidemia improved, Decreased costs
List key elements of pharmaceutical care.
\+ Rational decision-making process, \+ ID, resolve, prevent DRP; assuming therapy is safe, \+ Establish goals of therapy, \+ Select interventions, \+ Evaluate outcomes
What interventions were used in the Tampa, FL example?
Interviewed patient, Evaluated adherence via refill history, Measuring BP, Implementing a therapeutic plan - educate patient, monitoring, Contact MD as needed, Document
Was the Tampa, FL example successful?
Not as successful as Asheville Project; Pharmacist didn’t have as much of a role in changes in meds.
ASHP definition of Pharmaceutical Care.
Direct, responsible, provision of medication-related care for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life.
What are the goals of ASHP initiatives?
- More involved pharmacist interaction with hospital patients
- More involved pharmacist interaction with non-hospital patients
- Apply evidence-based methods
- Pharmacy departments have a significant role in improving safety of medication use
- Health systems technology to improve safety of medication use
- Pharmacy departments engage in public health initiatives on behalf of their communities.
What does PPMI Stand for?
Pharmacy Practice Model initiative