1. Medication Management:
Medication Review: Pharmacists review patients' medication regimens to ensure they're appropriate, effective, and safe.
Medication Reconciliation: Ensuring that medication lists are accurate when patients transition between care settings.
2. Education:
Pharmacists provide training sessions for nursing home staff on medication administration, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
They might also conduct sessions for residents on the proper use of medications, adherence, and potential side effects.
3. Consultation Services:
Pharmacists provide expertise in selecting appropriate therapeutic options for complex patients, especially geriatric populations with multiple comorbidities.
4. Supply of Medications:
Ensure timely delivery of medications and necessary medical supplies to nursing homes or clinics.
