Table 1 MedRec gap analysis questionnaire
Questions | Data collection sites | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
WDMH | FHT Ontario | Cornwall LTC | Local community pharmacy | |
Who conducts the BPMH? | Ward nurses | Pharmacy technician | Pharmacist | Not applicable MedRec list is reviewed by community pharmacist and reconciled based on conversation with clinical pharmacist in the hospital/LTC Other questions are not applicable |
Are all staff trained to collect BPMH? | Some | Yes | Yes | |
Is there a MedRec process incorporated into workflow? | No | Yes | Yes | |
How often are BPMH obtained before medication orders? | Over 80% | 90% | 75% | |
Howe often was the patient and/or caregiver interviewed when collecting the BPMH? | 50% | 100% | Over 80% | |
Do physicians request a BPMH to be completed by pharmacy staff? | No | Yes | Yes | |
How is patient information communicated to community pharmacists and family physicians? | Fax | Face-to-face communication between physician and pharmacist | Fax and phone calls | |
Are patients counselled on changes to their medications at discharge? | Yes, however only if discrepancies were found | Yes | Yes | |