Western Node Connection Call

Medication Reconciliation LTC

Review of some LTC strategies from Canadian Teams

Round table discussion/question list

Agenda

Learning from Canadian TeamsBest Possible Medication History Trigger

Sheet – University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario.https://

communities.saferhealthcarenow.ca/medrec?go=1581812

Medication History Taking Presentation – Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.https://

communities.saferhealthcarenow.ca/medrec?go=1540939

Learning from Canadian Teamshttps://communities.saferhealthcarenow.ca/medrec?go=1813659

Develop a communication tool with Community Physician/Pharmacist

Limited pharmacy resources can be augmented by developing community partnerships and communications

Standard BPMH training ensures a reliable process which prevents missed medications and potential harmhttps://communities.saferhealthcarenow.ca/medrec?go=1812839

http://www.saferhealthcarenow.ca/upload/resources/media/SHN_Phase_II_Launch/Med_Rec_LTC.wmv

Presentation to introduce Med Rec to LTC nursing staff

Learning from Canadian Teams

Using “heads up” notification for LTC admission to begin Medication reconciliation

Utilizing multiple sources for obtaining the BPMH ensures all medications are captured.See GSK page 9 and 10 for common sources

Learning from Canadian Teams

https://communities.saferhealthcarenow.ca/medrec?go=z1111023• Standardize BPMH training • Develop policies for medication reconciliation