Clean Out the Medicine Cabinet!

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), medication reconciliation is defined as the process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications that a patient is taking, including name, dosage, frequency, and route, by comparing the medical record to an external list of medications obtained from a patient, hospital, or other provider. Medication reconciliation is an important part of any transition to or from home or any health care facility to prevent medication mishaps.