2022 Quality Summit ePosters (Non-CE) - Chest Pain Center Accreditation-3. Meds to Bed Program

3. Meds to Bed Program

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Wise Health System in Texas implemented a program to improve medication compliance for Post PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) patients by ensuring they receive their P2Y12 medications prior to discharge. The program aimed to address the financial challenges faced by a large population of unfunded patients in the area. The hospital formed a multidisciplinary team consisting of various healthcare professionals and developed a protocol based on the ACC Quality Surviving MI Program. Education and training were provided to physicians and nursing staff, including algorithms and videos to guide the prescribing process and workflow. <br /><br />The goal of the program was to increase the number of patients who have their prescriptions and take them as directed, thus reducing the risk of in-stent restenosis and hospital readmission. The results of the program are still being analyzed, with data being collected and compared between patients who received the P2Y12 medication and those who were readmitted. The primary outcome is an increase in prescription compliance, while the secondary outcome is a reduction in readmissions.<br /><br />The implementation of the program has led to improved care efficiencies and patient satisfaction by addressing the financial barriers to medication access and involving a multidisciplinary team in patient education. The program has also overcome challenges, such as coordinating medication delivery when the outpatient pharmacy is closed. By ensuring medication is delivered to the bedside before discharge, nurses can verify the prescriptions and address any pending medication needs.<br /><br />In conclusion, the P2Y12 Meds to Bed program at Wise Health System has demonstrated the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach and the need for ongoing adjustments and improvements. By addressing medication compliance and financial barriers, the program aims to reduce readmissions for thrombosis and in-stent restenosis.

Keywords

Wise Health System

medication compliance

Post PCI patients

P2Y12 medications

financial challenges

multidisciplinary team

prescribing process

in-stent restenosis

hospital readmission

prescription compliance