Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation

Appendix: The MATCH Work Plan

Post-Implementation Strategies to Increase and Sustain Compliance

Audit findings can be used to identify opportunities for future action. Collecting data by discipline or unit is particularly helpful in this step. It allows leadership to focus on key areas where improvement is most needed. In addition, providing data is often a useful way to demonstrate the need for change to those who may not yet be convinced. This can improve compliance and sustainability.

Identifying Challenges and Addressing Barriers

Implementation
Challenges		ObservationsProposed ActionNext Steps/Primary Responsibility
Example: Reliance on memory; lack forced functionPhysicians are not remembering to place a medication reconciliation orderDesign a prompt during the admission ordering phase that creates a forcing function for physicians to complete the medication reconciliation formMonitor physician compliance for completing the medication reconciliation form
    
    
    
    
    

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Current as of December 2012
Internet Citation: Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation: Appendix: The MATCH Work Plan. December 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/match/matchap11.html