PMM Discharge Medications Flashcards
1
Q
When should you start a discharge note for a patient?
A
You should not start discharge notes until the patient is definitely going as you can only do one discharge note per admission.
2
Q
If you are not certain whether a patient is discharging or not, what type of note should you put into Sunrise?
A
A PMM review note
3
Q
What is the first thing you should do when discharging a patient?
A
You should do a full reconciliation to see what’s needed.
4
Q
When do you need to make a cover letter for a patient on discharge?
A
Only if they have a Webster Pack
5
Q
When a patient is transferring to another hospital, what should you always check?
A
You should call to check they stock all the currently charted meds there
