We understand the unique challenges faced by facilities in delivering top-quality healthcare while managing complex medication regimens. With our expertise, we provide comprehensive medication consulting services tailored to meet the specific needs of long-term care environments. Let us help you enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Comprehensive Medication Management:

Our experienced team of pharmacy consultants works closely with your facility to develop and implement effective medication management strategies. We assess your current processes, identify areas for improvement, and customize solutions that align with your goals. Our services include:

  • Medication Regimen Reviews: Thorough evaluations of residents’ medication regimens to identify potential issues, optimize therapies, and reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions. Medication regimen reviews are performed regularly per federal and state regulations, but also with every new admission. Medication regimen reviews can also be performed upon request when residents experience significant changes in their condition (ex: fall, unexplained weight loss).
  • Medication Error Reduction: Assisting in implementation of error prevention strategies, which may include barcode scanning, medication reconciliation, and staff training programs, to minimize medication errors and improve resident safety.
  • Medication Waste Reduction: Evaluating medication waste practices, implementing efficient inventory management systems, and identifying opportunities to minimize waste, ultimately reducing costs.
  • Medication Cart and Medication Room Inspection: AuBurn Pharmacy team members will review medication storage areas, to ensure proper storage, labeling and dating.

  • Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI): Consultant pharmacists strive to attend QAPI meetings at least quarterly as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Regulatory Compliance

Our pharmacy team assists long-term care facilities in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Our pharmacy provides guidance and support in:

  • Regulatory Audits: Conducting audits to assess compliance with medication-related regulations, such as medication storage, documentation, monitoring and administration.
  • Survey Preparedness: Assisting in preparation for state and federal surveys and providing training to ensure your facility is well-prepared for regulatory inspections.

Staff Education

We understand the critical role of well-trained staff in delivering quality care. We offer education on a variety of pharmacy-related topics including:

  • Best practices for medication administration
  • Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
  • Medications that may contribute to weight changes and falls
  • Indications for and adverse effects of antipsychotics when used in the older population
  • And More! Please let us know what your needs are, and we will work to meet them

Our experienced consultants bring extensive knowledge, industry insights, and a passion for excellence. Trust us to empower your facility with tailored solutions that enhance resident safety, improve medication management, and drive overall operational efficiency. Contact us today to learn more about our consulting services or to schedule a consultation with our expert team.