This policy of Luther Midelfort — Mayo Health System (Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA) specifies a procedure for conducting medication reconciliation within 24 hours of admission and at the time of discharge. The goal of this interdisciplinary process between nursing, pharmacy, and the patient is to generate the most accurate medication list available, thereby decreasing adverse drug events (ADEs).
Use this policy as a reference when developing or reviewing your own medication reconciliation policies.
Related MeasuresErrors from Unreconciled Medications per 100 Admissions
Related ChangesReconcile Discharge Orders with the Nursing Medication Administration Record
