The Importance of Medication Regimen and Administration Reviews

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A managing member with JC Rx Consulting, Joseph Chebli, PharmD, provides comprehensive health care consulting solutions that span the creation of continuing medical education and effective nurse training programs. Dr. Joseph Chebli also provides medication regimen reviews (MRR) as part of his clinical consultancy offerings.

Of vital importance in ensuring the proper monitoring and management of the patient’s condition, MRR starts with admission to a care facility. In continues throughout the time of hospital residency and finishes when discharge, death, or transfer occurs. Through MRR, the consultant pharmacist closely coordinates with nursing staff and doctors in ensuring the safety and efficacy of the prescribed medicine for specific conditions.

Documentation that the correct drug was administered is provided through a quality assurance review and medication administration record. The level of detail extends to checking the storage unit for proper storage of the medications and a checking expiration dates. In addition, the skills of the administering nurse is evaluated, with HIPAA-compliant findings transmitted electronically. Recommendations are provided and trend analysis that allows gaps to be identified and resolved is undertaken on a quarterly basis.

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