Evidence-Based Practice on Medication Reconciliation and Discharge Planning by Alison Maganares.
I am thrilled by the issue of concern discussed by Alison because it is an area that many health facilities have neglected. He argues on her post that patients are affected by a wide range of infections in the triage world. Besides, Alison has mentioned factors that contribute to the poor medical reconciliation as outlined by the Joint Commission and National Safety Goals. Some of the factors mentioned include lack of medical records for both the prescribed and over the counter drugs, especially during the transition of care. I agree with him that some patients and their families may lack knowledge of the medications and supplements prescribed or bought over the counter.
In his view, he argues that the health sector lacks proper standards to assist in the verification of supplements and over the counter medications. Patients are likely to use the wrong drugs or avoid using the right ones. She has supported her arguments by narrating a scenario where a patient was discharged from a skilled facility and was expecting continued care at his home. However, the nurses have delayed visiting the patient, and both the patient and his wife are hesitant to use the prescribed medication because they are more than usual.
Moreover, Alison has incorporated his clinical issue in PICOT statement by illustration. I am quite fascinated by his intervention suggestions. He has mentioned that medical discharge records from inpatient facilities need to be reviewed, and any recommendations should be executed as soon as possible. However, I don’t agree with his outcomes. He has failed to illustrate how observing proper medication reconciliation will solve the clinical issue. I believe the results will be effective delivery of patient care both at the facility and their homes.