5-Diamond Patient Safety Program

To implement a medication reconciliation program in the dialysis unit that stresses the importance of avoiding medication errors, to both patients and care staff.

• Complete the in-service training module on Medication Reconciliation.
• Complete the in-service program using the Medication Reconciliation Exercise.

• Display the Know Your Medications poster.
• Distribute Medication Reconciliation Word Search (answer key) to patients (and family) to prompt discussion on medication reconciliation.
• Complete Med List for each patient and include in medical record.
• Distribute 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors fact sheet to patients.
• Provide patients with Emergency Medical Information Card for them to carry in their wallets.
• Review policies and procedures for medication reconciliation and identify opportunities for improvement (Sample Policies on Medication Reconciliations).

• Know Your Medications poster.
• 5mg or .5mg? poster.
• Medication Reconciliation word search and answer key.
• My Medication List tool for patients.
• Know Your Medications for Better Health tips for patients.
• 20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors patient fact sheet.
• Medication Categorization Scheme for CKD Stage V Patients - Medications to Avoid.
• ISMP's list of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations.
• Emergency Medical Information Card.
• Sample policies on medication reconciliation.
• Joint Commission's Facts About the Official "DO NOT USE" list.
• ISMP list of Confused Drug Names.
• Sample data analysis of medication reconciliation.
• Forum of ESRD Networks Medication Reconciliation Toolkit.

• 100% of staff in-serviced on Medication Reconciliation.
• 100% of staff in-serviced on the Medication Reconciliation Exercise.

After you have completed this module, and have documented the required measures, please submit the following documents via mail or fax.

5-Diamond Patient Safety Program
1360 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651-644-9853 Fax

1. Completed Project Reporting Form.
2. In-service attendance log.

For more assistance contact us at 5diamondsafety@nw11.esrd.net or at 651-644-9877.