Meds reconciliation summit promises more clarification.
The Joint Commission has responded to feedback concerning medication reconciliation with a summit designed to hear complaints from medical organizations and to come up with a list of possible modifications to its guidelines. Here are some areas where relief may be on the way: While survey consistency has improved, and The Joint Commission has specifically stressed medication reconciliation at its most recent surveyor training session. The Joint Commission is considering amending its requirement for medication reconciliation to be done for all patients under all conditions. The Joint Commission also will address potential changes in the information that must be included in the medication reconciliation list.
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