PathWell Home Health Care Medication
Management Protocol

PathWell Home Health Pneumonia Goals of Care

Improve patient compliance with taking of medication as prescribed
Decrease potential Adverse Drug Effects by routinely performing medication reconciliation
Keeping list of prescribed medications up to date, both prescribed medication and over-the-counter (OTC) medications (including vitamins and supplements)

The patient and caregiver will be instructed on the following medication management:

Staff are instructed on the following medication management protocols:

Obtaining best possible medication history (BPMH) on start of care
Verifying medications from multiple sources when possible
Performing medication reconciliation at every visit, regardless of discipline.
Communicating with the treating nurse if a change has been made to a patient’s medication
Reporting medication errors promptly
Tracking potential drug interactions, and when needed, coordinating with the patient’s physician to correct them
Present to patient with community options to promote compliance

Key Assessment Points for medication management for Patients: