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Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

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Medication Reconciliation "Roadshow"

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  • Significant Technology Enhancements
  • 60+ Computer Classroom Training Sessions Conducted
    • 341 physicians trained (focused on residents)
    • 450 Nurses, APNs, NPs
    • 51 Pharmacists
  • Unit-by-Unit In-services
  • Prioritization and support reinforced by Medication Reconciliation Leadership Team
  • Weekly audits to identify areas for improvement and to provide feedback

Notes:

Powerchart enhancements:
Conducted focus groups to gather feedback from front-line staff
Completed short term enhancement plan; Designed and built reporting capabilities for audit requirements
Working with Cerner to continue to refine functionality based on staff feedback
Adopt a Unit conducted in:
Feinberg
Prentice
ASU, SDS and Procedural Areas




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