Medication Reconciliation Operations

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the definition, purpose, and impact of medication reconciliation on patient safety.
• 2 Understand the regulatory standards from The Joint Commission, CMS, and HIPAA.
• 3 Apply the step-by-step process of obtaining a best possible medication history.
• 4 Identify the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in reconciliation.
• 5 Utilize electronic health record systems and documentation standards for accurate reconciliation.
• 6 Learn best practices for medication history taking including patient interview techniques.
• 7 Understand reconciliation processes at care transitions: admission, transfer, discharge.
• 8 Apply patient education and communication strategies to empower patients in medication management.
• 9 Analyze quality improvement methods to reduce medication discrepancies and errors.
• 10 Explore emerging technologies such as telehealth and AI in medication reconciliation.