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Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge

CBE ID
0097
1.4 Project
Patient Safety
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2021
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Patient Safety Fall 2025
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of discharges from January 1–December 1 of the measurement year for patients 18 years of age and older for whom medications were reconciled the date of discharge through 30 days after discharge (31 days total).

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Medication reconciliation conducted by a prescribing practitioner, clinical pharmacist or registered nurse, as documented through either administrative data or medical record review on the date of discharge through 30 days after discharge (31 total days).

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All acute or nonacute inpatient discharges on or between January 1 and December 1 of the measurement year for patients who are 18 years and older.

    • Exclusions

      No exclusions.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Patient Safety Fall Cycle 2021
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
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