Optimizing Medication Management During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Implementation Guide for Post-acute and Long Term Care.

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Optimizing Medication Management During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Implementation Guide for Post-acute and Long Term Care.

June 17, 2020

Baltimore MD: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy; 2020.

Medication management has been affected in a variety of settings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide highlights strategies to ensure safe medication delivery in long term care. Tactics highlighted include medication discontinuation and alignment of medication administration times.

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