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Kimberly N Hassinger1, Sharon B S Gatewood, Robert W Carson
1St. Martin's Pharmacy, Richmond, VA, USA.
Objective:
To describe the process of implementing a "Vial of Life" [Lifesaving Information for Emergencies] program in an independent living facility.
Setting:
An independent living facility in the Richmond, Virginia, area.
Practice Description:
The average age of the residents is 79.75 years, with 75% of the population being female. The facility offers social, cultural, and recreational activities, health and wellness programs, a salon, and outdoor activities.
Practice Innovation:
Implementing the Vial of Life Project into an independent living facility.
Main Outcome Measurements:
The number of patients who have participated in the Vial of Life Project; the implementation experience and student exposure to the implementation process.
Results:
There were 12 residents out of 83 total who elected to receive the service from a pharmacist. This resulted in a 14.45% participation rate. In addition, the faculty and students were exposed to the program and its implementation in an independent living facility.
Conclusion:
The Vial of Life Project has allowed for increase in access to the pharmacist for education and medication reviews.
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