During transitions of care (TOC), medication errors are commonly attributed to inadequate medication reconciliation practices. The risk of medication errors can be compounded in patients with multiple comorbid diseases, or those with complex pharmacotherapeutic regimens, such as those patients suffering from pain conditions. Persons undergoing TOC are susceptible to interruptions in their pain management regimens which can result in reduced quality of life, increased risk of adverse events, higher likelihood of hospital readmission, and increased healthcare spending. This presentation will review best practices in verifying, clarifying, and reconciling analgesic regimens in persons with acute and/or chronic pain to ensure safe and effective management during TOC.
At the conclusion of this activity, members of the interprofessional team should be able to better:
List steps to verify a medication regimen with a patient suffering from acute and/or chronic pain conditions
Describe clinical considerations in clarifying the appropriateness of an analgesic regimen
Identify examples of medication discrepancies that can occur when reconciling an analgesic medication regimen
Faculty includes:
Elizabeth Cook, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
About the Authors
Members of the Education Committee, Planners, and Faculty have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose in regard to the content of this online activity, except the following:
Cheri Lattimer, RN, BSN, planner for this educational activity, was a speaker for Ferring Pharmaceuticals and this relationship has since ended.
James Lett, II, MD, planner for this educational activity, was an advisory board member for Merck Pharmaceuticals and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals; these relationships have since ended.
All of the relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
ACCREDITATION & CREDIT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians® (ABQAURP) and National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC). ABQAURP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ABQAURP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABQAURP is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses. This activity is designated for 1 contact hour through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-94.
This activity is valid from October 3, 2024 through October 2, 2027. Original Webinar Release Date: October 3, 2024.
Pricing:
Diplomate Members $0.00
Professional Members $0.00
Non-Members $0.00
This is a complimentary course!