Medication Reconciliation: The Biggest Patient Safety Issue Facing Clinicians Today

November 7, 2018

As one of the most significant challenges facing healthcare organizations, inaccuracies in a patient’s medication information can negatively affect outcomes, harm patients, and increase costs in care. However, it doesn’t come as a surprise when you consider that medication reconciliation is such a complex process, making efforts to correctly capture patient information difficult for clinicians.

Spotlight

VNA Texas

Established in 1934, VNA is a nonprofit organization that helps our elderly neighbors and loved ones maintain their independence by providing the services that allow them to age where they are happiest and most comfortable – at home. Caring, listening and responding to our patients' quality of life and comfort issues is what we have done for more than 80 years.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS
news image

The value of diverse patient representation and engagementin cancer treatment

whitePaper | June 21, 2022

To improve outcomes for cancer patients and take advantage of the groundbreaking scientific and technological progress made in oncology prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and care over recent years, it is of crucial importance to ensure all patients with cancer have a role and an ongoing dialogue with the healthcare team.

Read More
news image

How HIT Can Help Fix the Prior Authorization Problem

whitePaper | September 21, 2022

healthcare system—to uncover truths about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to treating specific illnesses and conditions.

Read More
news image

Reimagine Organizational Structure, Culture, and the Health of Your People

whitePaper | May 28, 2021

Hospitals and health systems need the flexibility to examine and reassess their organizational culture, build resilience, and remain hyper-vigilant in keeping staff healthy and safe. This best practice guide outlines ways for hospitals and health systems to adapt their culture to ensure the job satisfaction, wellness and empowerment of their people.

Read More
news image

How Intelligent Workflow Technology Can Help Address Surgeons' Top Documentation Burdens

whitePaper | March 8, 2023

Surgical documentation practices are continuously evolving. In the last several years, surgeons have transitioned from heavy reliance on transcription technologies to EHR templates and advanced technology solutions to handle most of their documentation needs.

Read More
news image

Australia’s health reimagined

whitePaper | March 11, 2022

Following the emergence of COVID-19 and significant foundational investment in digital health infrastructure, Australia’s health system, like all health systems globally, is rapidly building momentum towards a digital future.

Read More
news image

Accelerating the Healthcare Mainframe to the Speed of DevOps

whitePaper | September 23, 2022

Many of the largest healthcare organizations rely on the mainframe to run their businesses and safeguard a wealth of sensitive data, from patient records to billing information, but why is the mainframe the platform of choice for so many?

Read More

Spotlight

VNA Texas

Established in 1934, VNA is a nonprofit organization that helps our elderly neighbors and loved ones maintain their independence by providing the services that allow them to age where they are happiest and most comfortable – at home. Caring, listening and responding to our patients' quality of life and comfort issues is what we have done for more than 80 years.

Events