Authors

  1. Reidt, Shannon L. PharmD, MPH, BCPS
  2. Larson, Tom A. PharmD
  3. Hadsall, Ronald S. PhD
  4. Uden, Donald L. PharmD
  5. Blade, Mary Ann RN
  6. Branstad, Rachel PharmD

Abstract

Medication regimens can be complicated during the transition from hospital to home for a variety of reasons. The primary purpose of this retrospective study was to measure the impact of integrating a pharmacist into a model of care at a Medicare-certified home healthcare agency for clients recently discharged from the hospital. The secondary purpose was to describe the medication-related problems among clients receiving services from the model of care involving a pharmacist. Integrating a pharmacist within the model of care demonstrated a positive clinical impact on clients.