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Pharmacist linkage in care transitions: from academic medical center to community.

Bloodworth LS, Malinowski SS, Lirette ST, et al. Pharmacist linkage in care transitions: from academic medical center to community. J Am Pharm Assoc . 2019;59(6):896-904. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2019.08.011.

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October 30, 2019
Bloodworth LS, Malinowski SS, Lirette ST, et al. J Am Pharm Assoc . 2019;59(6):896-904.
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Medication reconciliation is one potential strategy for preventing adverse events and readmissions. This study examined a pharmacist-led intervention involving collaborations with inpatient and community-based pharmacists to provide pre-discharge and 30-day medication reconciliation. There were indications that this type of intervention can reduce readmission rates, but further investigation in larger populations is necessary.

 

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Bloodworth LS, Malinowski SS, Lirette ST, et al. Pharmacist linkage in care transitions: from academic medical center to community. J Am Pharm Assoc . 2019;59(6):896-904. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2019.08.011.