- Group Homes
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Independent individuals living at home
- Up to 20% of ER / Hospital visits are linked to medication-related issues.
- Aging population with multiple chronic conditions is increasing.
- Each condition often leads to separate specialist visits.
- The system is highly specialized and fragmented.
- This causes polypharmacy (many meds) and medication confusion.
- Healthcare must balance cost control with quality care.
- Understand the patient’s main clinical issues.
- Gather a full and accurate medication history.
- Identify personal needs and support levels.
- Develop a care plan using:
• Multidose medication packaging
• Medication list reviews
• Simplified regimens (in collaboration with prescribers)
- Work with all care providers to share relevant information.
- Build a shared care plan across disciplines.
- Simplify medication regimens with prescriber input.
- Solve access barriers with home delivery of organized meds.
- Use clear and easy-to-follow packaging.
- Offer clear education about medication use.
- Maintain consistent contact via monthly calls or video visits.
- Help reduce the patient’s out-of-pocket costs.
- Communicate new clinical findings to providers and resolve issues remotely when
possible.
- Regularly collect patient feedback through satisfaction surveys.
- Addressing barriers and improving communication that leads to:
• Better adherence
• Higher satisfaction
• Fewer ER visits and hospitalizations
• Lower overall healthcare costs
8910 Old Annapolis Road, Suite C Columbia, MD 21045
(301) 754-2532
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