Avoid Medical Jargon when Gathering Med Histories from Patients

December 2015

You'll have more opportunities to take medication histories...as techs become key participants in medication reconciliation.

Having the best possible med history can help reduce med errors and readmissions.

Use these tips to get accurate and complete med histories.

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Table of Contents

Med Histories Avoid Medical Jargon when Gathering Med Histories from Patients
Med Administration Avoid Tubing Meds That Shouldn't be Shaken
Cardiology Dispense Two Praxbind Vials for Each 5 g Dose
Practice Update Crash Cart Contents AND Documentation
Compounding Keep Gram and Milligram Weights Straight When Compounding Meds
Medication Errors Report Errors and Near Misses to Prevent Repeat Mishaps
Recalls Help Prevent Wrong-Route Errors with Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
Elderly Patients Watch for Seniors Taking Risky Medications
COPD an increase in Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) orders now that it's approved for asthma
Supplements Be Cautious Ordering Supplements for Inpatient Use
Discharge Use OUTpatient Labeling When Sending Home Bulk Meds