THE ROLE OF HEALTH INFORMATICS IN NURSING PRACTICE: ENHANCING EMERGENCY CARDIOLOGY CARE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH PHARMACY AND HEALTH RECORDS
*Mohammad Abdullah Almanna, Samirah Ali Alamri, Maryam Helal Alanazi and Mahfoudh Saad Saleh Alghamdi
ABSTRACT
Background: Over the last decade, patient safety during transitions of care has gained significant attention, particularly due to increased rates of hospital readmissions in the United States. A major contributing factor is the inadequate under- standing of complex medication regimens, which can lead to adverse drug events (ADEs) and subsequent readmissions. Aim of work: This study aims to delineate the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in ensuring optimal pharmaceutical outcomes during care transitions, addressing barriers to effective transitions and highlighting populations at risk for ADEs. Methods: The research includes an analysis of existing literature on care transitions and the involvement of pharmacists, examining national efforts and contemporary care transition models. It also reviews the educational requirements for pharmacy programs to enhance skills related to care transitions. Results: Pharmacists are identified as vital participants in multidisciplinary teams, responsible for activities such as medication reconciliation, communication of drug regimen changes, and evaluating patient comprehension of medication. However, several obstacles impede greater pharmacist involvement. The study suggests that pharmacy education needs reform to incorporate care transition concerns and emphasizes the potential of health information technology in making these transitions safer. Conclusion: This research concludes by emphasizing the significance of acknowledging and tackling health literacy concerns in order to enhance patient empowerment during and after care transitions.
Keywords: Patient safety – Care transitions – Pharmacists – Adverse drug events (ADEs) – Medication reconciliation – Health literacy.
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