Medication Reconciliation: Taking a Systematic Approach to National Patient Safety Goal 8

Source: Joint Commission Perspectives on Patient Safety, Volume 8, Number 7, July 2008 , pp. 6-11(6)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

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Abstract:

Inadequate medication reconciliation accounts for nearly half of all medication errors. In order to minimize medication errors and adverse drug events, it is essential that organizations design and implement a medication reconciliation process. Both patients and providers should be sufficiently aware of detailed information regarding medication administration. The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal 8 requires health care organizations to implement a comprehensive medication reconciliation process.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2008-07-01

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The Joint Commission Perspectives on Patient Safety gives readers how to information on analyzing and preventing errors in patient care. While this newsletter emphasizes prevention (a proactive approach), it also addresses the real-world issues of reacting to adverse events.
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