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Appropriate Medication Use Project: Poison Prevention and Medication Management
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
BACKGROUND
POISON PREVENTION
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy undertook two projects to meet the goals of the PPA Appropriate Medication Use Project to promote patient awareness of appropriate medication use.
Through our Poison Prevention Tabling and Medication Management Presentations, we reached out to patients of all ages to address their unique health care needs
Poison Prevention – tabling outside of Falk Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, PA during Poison Prevention Week (3/14-3/20)
Medication Management – presentations at senior-living centers throughout the Pittsburgh area
Event Overview
Engaged over 60 seniors via our presentation covering:
Basic medication terminology
Storage & disposal of medications
Medication reminder methods
Proper use of OTC products
Pharmacists’ role in patient care
Interacted with residents:
Answered questions
Provided copies of presentation
Counseled patients
Reviewed medication regimens
Results and Impressions
PPA, in collaboration with PSHP, succeeded in promoting community awareness about an important public health issue while displaying a different role of pharmacy
“The project showed how pharmacists can promote public health, provide patient-centered care, and expand their scope of practice by educating patients on safety issues regarding medications and other potential poisons.”
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
POISON PREVENTION
Goal: Educate public on poison prevention, encourage appropriate use of medications, promote the image of pharmacy
Who: Seven students, both PPA and PSHP members
What: Tabling outside Falk Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, PA
Setup table outside prescription drop-off window
Laid out educational material
Engaged patients about the importance of poison prevention
When: Poison Prevention Week (3/14/10 – 3/20/10)
Target Population
Children
Parents / grandparents
Senior citizens
Event Overview
Counseled over 30 people on the importance of poison prevention
Provided Mr. Yuk stickers/magnets containing the phone number for
poison center ( )
Helped identify potentially poisonous household products
Showed that medications could be a source of toxicity
Explained proper storage and disposal of medications
Goal: Promote appropriate medication use through medication
management and health care education
Who: 17 students (2nd and 3rd professional year)
What: Presentations at four different senior living facilities
Developed Medication Management presentation
Presented to residents
Passed out educational material
Answered residents’ questions
Conducted medication reviews
When: Four days during April 2010
Target Population
Elderly residents enrolled in the UPMC Staying-at-Home Program living in and around the Pittsburgh area
Results and Impressions
The project succeeded in promoting appropriate medication use among the elderly and advocating for the profession of pharmacy
Seniors…
Learned how to manage their medications
Became more comfortable asking pharmacists health care questions
Saw the unique role of pharmacists through counseling and
medication therapy management services
“As student pharmacists, we are eager for the opportunity to promote appropriate medication use and improve the health and well-being of our community.”
PPA will continue its partnership with the UMPC Staying-at-Home program and reach out to even more independent-living senior citizens this year and in the future.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
UPMC Staying-at-Home Program: Sandra Gilmore, LAHP
UPMC Falk Pharmacy: Nicole Cerussi, Pharm D
University of Pittsburgh Students and Faculty