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Making inpatient medication reconciliation patient centered, clinically relevant, and implementable: a consensus
Jeffrey L Greenwald1, Lakshmi K Halasyamani, Jan Greene
1Harvard Medical School, Department of Medicine, Inpatient Clinician Educator Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. JLGREENWALD@PARTNERS.ORG
Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
|November 25, 2010
Summary
This white paper addresses a critical patient safety issue, identifying solutions to ensure its utility and long-term sustainability for improved healthcare outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Safety Research
- Health Policy Analysis
Background:
- The critical patient safety issue poses significant risks to healthcare quality.
- Current approaches lack comprehensive strategies for sustained effectiveness.
Framework:
- Proposes a multi-faceted framework for addressing the patient safety issue.
- Integrates evidence-based practices and stakeholder collaboration.
Implementation:
- Outlines actionable steps for implementing proposed solutions.
- Addresses resource allocation and training needs.
Implications:
- Enhances the utility and sustainability of patient safety initiatives.
- Contributes to a safer healthcare environment for all patients.
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