title: Implementation of a personal medication record program in an independent living facility.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the process of implementing a "Vial of Life" [Lifesaving Information for Emergencies] program in an independent living facility.
  
  
  METHODS
  An independent living facility in the Richmond, Virginia, area.
  
  
  METHODS
  The average age of the residents is 79.75 years, with 75% of the population being female. The facility offers social, cultural, and recreational activities, health and wellness programs, a salon, and outdoor activities.
  
  
  METHODS
  Implementing the Vial of Life Project into an independent living facility.
  
  
  METHODS
  The number of patients who have participated in the Vial of Life Project; the implementation experience and student exposure to the implementation process.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There were 12 residents out of 83 total who elected to receive the service from a pharmacist. This resulted in a 14.45% participation rate. In addition, the faculty and students were exposed to the program and its implementation in an independent living facility.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Vial of Life Project has allowed for increase in access to the pharmacist for education and medication reviews.
authors.affiliation: St. Martin's Pharmacy, Richmond, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Kimberly N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Hassinger
authors.forename: Sharon B S
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Gatewood
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Carson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D004349:Drug Packaging; D005260:Female; D055991:Health Records, Personal; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living; D008297:Male; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D054539:Medication Therapy Management; D010594:Pharmacies; D010595:Pharmacists; D015397:Program Evaluation