| Implementation Challenges | Observations | Proposed Action | Next Steps/Primary Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Reliance on memory; lack forcing function. | Physicians are not remembering to place a medication reconciliation order. | Design a prompt during the admission ordering phase that creates a forcing function for physicians to complete admission medication reconciliation. | Monitor physician compliance for completing admission medication reconciliation. |
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Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Table 5: Identifying Challenges and Addressing Barriers
Table of Contents
- Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Building the Project Foundation: Gaining Leadership Support Within the Organization
- Chapter 2. Building the Project Foundation: Project Teams and Scope
- Chapter 3. Developing Change: Designing the Medication Reconciliation Process
- Chapter 4. Developing and Pilot Testing Change: Implementing the Medication Reconciliation Process
- Chapter 5. Education and Training
- Chapter 6. Assessment and Process Evaluation
- Chapter 7. High-Risk Situations for Medication Reconciliation
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendix: The MATCH Work Plan
Publication: 11(12)-0059
Page last reviewed July 2022
Page originally created August 2012
Internet Citation: Table 5: Identifying Challenges and Addressing Barriers. Content last reviewed July 2022. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-5.html
