Missing Medication data/benchmark

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Thu, 05/30/2019 - 15:09
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Anjali Todd
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Missing Medication data/benchmark

Does anyone use a benchmark to compare data as it relates to missing medications as reported by nursing?

We continue to have discussions related to MM.05.01.11 EP 3 - hospital dispenses meds within time frames it defines to meet patient needs.

We have collected data on re-dispenses of medications to assist in quantifying the concern. We have improved processes to help reduce the number but would like to be able to compare this to a benchmark if possible. Is anyone familiar with a benchmark or can you share how you review data?

Thanks for your input!!
Anjali

Anjali Arora Todd, PharmD
Pharmacist Specialist, Medication Safety
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
865.305.8788

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