1. An ISMP Canada MedsCheck/ Medication Reconciliation Pilot Project
Linking MedsCheck and MedRec
An ISMP Canada MedsCheck/ Medication Reconciliation Pilot Project
To facilitate the linkage of the MedsCheck program in community pharmacies with the MedRec process in hospitals across Ontario.
Purpose
Coordination Process Flow Map Adapted with Permission from Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada
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2. An ISMP Canada MedsCheck/ Medication Reconciliation Pilot Project
Linking MedsCheck and MedRec
An ISMP Canada MedsCheck/ Medication Reconciliation Pilot Project
What to do:
If you are having surgery and taking 3 or more chronic medications arrange a MedsCheck with your community pharmacist 1-2 weeks before your pre-admission clinic appointment.
What to bring:
The MedsCheck from your community pharmacy and a list of your medications.
Medication vials (prescriptions, puffers, eye drops, creams herbals, vitamins)
Follow Up:
You are also eligible for a MedsCheck follow-up within 2 weeks of hospital discharge.
Information for the Surgical Patient
If a patient calls for a MedsCheck appointment:
ARRANGE the meeting 1-2 weeks before their pre-admission clinic date.
CONDUCT a MedsCheck and print two copies for the patient. The patient should bring a copy of the medication list to the pre-admission clinic appointment.
Information for Community Pharmacy
TELL your patients to get a MedsCheck 1-2 weeks before their pre-admission clinic appointment or within 2 weeks of discharge from hospital.
ASK your patient for a MedsCheck when performing MedRec.
USE the MedsCheck as one of at least two sources of information.
Information for Hospitals
Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada
4711 Yonge Street, Suite 501 • Toronto, ON M2N 6K8 • •