ISSN 0377-9556 (PRINT)
ISSN 2383-9457 (ONLINE)
ISSN 2383-9457 (ONLINE)
Country | Guideline | Definition | Target | Scope | Time |
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The United Kingdom | NICE Guideline (NG5) | The process of accurately identifying a patient’s complete medication list, comparing it to their current medication list, identifying discrepancies, and documenting changes. | All newly admitted patients |
Prescribed medication OTC drug Herb medicine Health functional food |
On admission (within 24 hours) On transfer On discharge |
The United States | AHRQ MATCH toolkit | The process of obtaining and maintaining an accurate and complete list of all medications taken by a patient, and using this list to provide the correct medication anywhere in the healthcare system. | Patients at any interface of care - inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, etc. |
Prescribed medication OTC drug Herb medicine Health functional food |
On admission On transfer On discharge |
Australia | ACSQHC National safety & quality health service standards | The formal process for preventing medication errors and medication-related problems during transitions of care to ensure that a patient’s current medication list matches what the patient should have been prescribed and what was actually prescribed. | Newly admitted patients |
Prescribed medication OTC drug Health functional food |
On admission (within 24 hours) On transfer On discharge |
*OTC: Over-The-Counter