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Abstract #106502

Janice L. Feinberg, PharmD, JD, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Research & Education Foundation, One East Delaware Place, Suite 27H, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-202-9914, jfeinberg@ascp.com

Presentation Abstract #3

Using Clinical Informatics to Improve Patient Safety at the Medication Monitoring Stage

30 minutes

This presentation will discuss a study testing the effectiveness of an innovative clinical software program--the Geriatric Risk Assessment Med Guide™ (GRAM™)--in nursing facilities to improve medication safety. GRAM™ identifies medications that may cause, aggravate, or contribute to common geriatric problems; and correlates medication effects with signs, symptoms, syndromes, and indicators describing mood, behavior, cognition, psychosocial well-being, and functional status. GRAM™ is intended to assist in the clinical decision-making process to evaluate complex medication regimens of geriatric patients, and identify and prevent potential medication-related problems. The study focuses on the effectiveness of GRAM™ in reducing serious, preventable adverse drug events (ADEs) and reducing the incidence of delirium and falls. The intervention materials used in this study will be presented: Medication Monitoring Care Plan and Flow Record for falls and delirium, implemented for new residents who are receiving medications that may cause, aggravate, or contribute to these problems.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, the attendee will be able to

• List medication-related adverse effects that cause or contribute to the risk for falls and delirium;
• Describe the use of medication monitoring care plans and flow records to reduce preventable adverse drug effects.

Keywords: Drug Safety, Nursing Homes

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Not Answered