Medication Management for Older Adults

Adverse reactions to medications are among the top reasons cited for hospitalizations in the elderly; therefore, thorough communication of medication information through transitions of care and discharge is essential. The current course offering will discuss CMS requirements for reconciling medications and providing the information to subsequentproviders and patients through care transitions and discharge with specific emphasis on transitions to and from the home health setting.

Highlights

• Explore CMS regulatory requirements for communicating medication lists through transitions of care
• Implement effective quality checks to ensure accurate medication reconciliation and communication through transitions of care