Learning Objectives

After completing this module, healthcare providers will be able to explain:

  • the concept of medication reconciliation
  • why medication reconciliation is important for patient safety
  • the components needed to perform a complete and accurate medication history
  • the process of reconciling medications on admission, transfer or discharge of the patient
  • the role of each team member in medication reconciliation
  • the role of the patient, family members, and other healthcare workers in medication reconciliation