Medication Reconciliation
Medication reconciliation plays a critical role in patient safety by ensuring medications are accurate, appropriate, and understood during transitions of care. Vizient host Shannon Hale speaks with Ekaterina Kossykh-Burrows, Clinical Pharmacist at Highland Hospital, about practical strategies to prioritize high risk patients, build trust with providers, and drive measurable impact through pharmacy led interventions. Guest Speaker: Ekaterina Kossykh-Burrows Pharm.D., BCPS Clinical Pharmacist Highland Hospital Host: Shannon Hale, MHA, RN, CPHQ Senior Program Director, Performance Improvement Programs Vizient Show Notes: [00:46] Overview of Highland Hospital and its patient population [01:20] The value of collaborative learning and participating in the performance improvement collaborative [03:09] Medication reconciliation workflows and how patients are prioritized [04:57] How a patient scoring system is developed, including risk factors and data validation [07:02] How medication related risk factors contribute to readmissions [07:32] Gaps in electronic records and the need for human involvement [08:46] The role of clinical judgment alongside technology [09:10] The impact of dedicated pharmacy roles on improving medication accuracy [10:29] Best practices for building programs, including starting small and maintaining consistency Links | Resources: Contacting Knowledge on the Go: picollaboratives@vizientinc.com Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Android RSS Feed