Look for Unnecessary Meds During Transitions of Care

August 2017

Transitions of care continue to be a source of med errors.

Up to 70% of patients have a med discrepancy at care transitions.

Help guide safe med use...and consider ASHP's new Choosing Wisely recommendations.

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Table of Contents

Antithrombotics Help Manage Antithrombotics After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transitions of Care Look for Unnecessary Meds During Transitions of Care
Anticoagulants Consider Fixed Kcentra Dosing in Emergent Situations if an INR Is Unavailable
Emergency Medicine Be Prepared to Give Some Injectable Meds Intranasally
Anticholinergics Try to Limit Anticholinergic Meds in the Elderly
Pneumonia Consider a Combo of IV and Inhaled Antibiotics in Some VAP Patients
Infection Prevention Help Your Hospital Recommit to Preventing Central Line Infections
Cardiology Don't Be Surprised if Patients With a Previous MI Are NOT on a Beta-Blocker
Seizures Be Familiar With High-Risk Situations for Drug-Induced Seizures
Breastfeeding Consider When Alternative Antibiotics May Be Preferred in Breastfeeding Moms