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

This toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to improving the medication reconciliation process.

Table 5: Identifying Challenges and Addressing Barriers

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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Current as of December 2012

Internet Citation: Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation. December 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/match/matchtab5.html