Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2018
Inpatient pharmacists' patient referrals to a transitions-of-care pharmacist: Evaluation of an automated referral process.
To evaluate the impact of a pharmacist screening and automated referral process that identifies patients at risk for readmission due to medication-related problems (MRPs). ⋯ Inpatient pharmacist screening is an effective method for identifying patients for referral to a TOC pharmacist to receive postdischarge follow-up. Despite the robustness of the inpatient medication reconciliation process in identifying provider-associated MRPs, patient-associated MRPs still emerged after discharge that warranted additional pharmacist intervention.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2018
The impact of pharmacy-based immunization services on the likelihood of immunization in the United States.
A major policy to increase immunization rates against infectious diseases in the United States has included pharmacy-based immunization services. We aimed to determine the impact of pharmacy-based immunization services on the likelihood of adult influenza and pneumococcal immunization. ⋯ Pharmacy-based immunization services increased the likelihood of immunization for influenza and pneumococcal diseases, resulting in millions of additional immunizations in the United States.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of a pharmacist-led multidisciplinary transitions-of-care pilot for patients at high risk of readmission.
To evaluate the feasibility and effect of a pharmacist-led transitions-of-care (TOC) pilot targeted to patients at high risk of readmission on process measures, hospital readmissions, and emergency department (ED) visits. ⋯ A pharmacist-led TOC pilot demonstrates potential for reducing hospital readmissions. The intervention was time intensive and led to creation of a TOC pharmacist role to implement medication-related transitional care.