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2015 Forum on Aging
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March 3 - 4, 2015
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
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May 4-5, 2015
LeadingAge Indiana
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Comprehensive Therapy Specialists, LLC offers proven comprehensive medication management methods and simple implementation steps that make adding our consulting services an easy way to improve your life and the lives of your patients and residents. Our services can also help you grow your business and become an industry leader!
We've been able to reduce chemical restraints in the patient population, and improve patient safety and quality of life by using our “Behavior Health Evaluation Tool Kit” which incorporates a behavior management meeting template, drug information, dosing recommendations, and clinically relevant information from the patient’s health care providers. We've also collaborated with the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to develop a 4-alert system to improve AAA patient safety. The system evaluates a patient’s medication list of interactions, cognitive impairment, hospitalizations, and duplicate therapies.
Our tools and branded systematic approach are simple to incorporate into your business model. Contact us today to discuss how our processes will help your organization.
What is Comprehensive Medication Management?
Comprehensive medication management is defined, by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, as "the standard of care that ensures each patient's medications (whether they are prescription, nonprescription, alternative, traditional, vitamins, or nutritional supplements) are individually assessed to determine that each medication is appropriate for the patient, effective for the medical condition, safe given the comorbidities and other medications being taken, and able to be taken by the patient as intended. Comprehensive medication management includes an individualized care plan that achieves the intended goals of therapy with appropriate follow-up to determine actual patient outcomes. This all occurs because the patient understands, agrees with, and actively participates in the treatment regimen, thus optimizing each patient's medication experience and clinical outcomes."
How do I get started?
It's easy! Simply contact us (317-833-0657) and we'll discuss your concerns, goals and objectives.
How does CTS keep me compliant?
Long Term Care Pharmacy Regulations
Implementing CTS' branded procedures are proven to keep your pharmacy compliant with state and federal regulations. CTS pharmacists' responsibilities include:
- Develop appropriate policies and procedures for pharmacy services
- Check resident profile for relevant resident-specific information before dispensing the description
- Assist physicians, other prescribers, and residents in establishing therapeutic and/or functional outcomes for each medication prescribed
- Apply the principles of pharmacokinetics to determine appropriate medication doses and dosing schedules for residents
Avoid pharmacy related F-tags
The pharmacists at CTS will help your facility avoid major pharmacy-related F-Tags including:
- F-Tag 309: Quality of Care
- F-Tag 329: Unnecessary Drugs
- F-Tag 332-333: Medication Errors
- F-Tag 425: Pharmacy Services
- F-Tag 428: Medication Regimen Review
- F-Tag 431: Storage, Labeling, and Controlled Medications
Responsibilities of the consultant pharmacist include:
- Participate in the drug therapy decision-making process in nursing facilities and recommend appropriate drug and non-drug therapies for use in residents based upon the disease or condition under treatment, other medical problems, physiological changes related to the aging or disease process, and residents’ beliefs
- Design, implement, and monitor the pharmaceutical care plan, in conjunction with the resident’s overall plan of care, to ensure therapeutic and/or functional goals are achieved, identify and solve problems, and provide a clinical judgment as to the continuing effectiveness of individualized pharmaceutical care plans
- Initiate and modify drug therapy, and order and monitor vital signs and laboratory assessments in cooperation with the attending physician, in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures and the state’s pharmacy practice act
- Assist the nursing facility in developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures
- Assist the nursing facility in developing and maintaining a comprehensive disease management program and develop protocols for safe and effective use of medications using appropriate clinical tools such as practice guidelines, treatment algorithms, and protocols
- Oversee all aspects of pharmacy services in the nursing facility related to the medication use process and supervise medication management systems to ensure that adequate supplies of medications are available to meet resident care needs, stored under appropriate and secure conditions, delivered to residents in a timely, safe and efficient manner, and labeled appropriately
- Evaluate medication administration to verify that it conforms with the prescriber’s orders and the facility’s policies and procedures, and to ensure the facility is free of significant medication administration errors
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What services does CTS provide?
Services for Long Term Care Pharmacies
CTS Responsibilities
It is our responsibility, as consultant pharmacists; to oversee compliance with all medication related regulations, processes, and procedures in each Senior Care Facility. Responsibilities include:
- Oversee all aspects of pharmacy services in the nursing facility related to the medication use process (includes: prescribing, ordering, dispensing, delivery, storage, handling, administration, and disposal).
- Develop and supervise medication management systems to ensure that adequate supplies of medications are delivered, stored, and labeled appropriately.
- Design, implement, and monitor pharmaceutical care plans
- Communicate recommendations to appropriate health care professionals and establish procedures for monitoring the outcomes of those recommendations.
Comprehensive Medication Management
Medication Regimen Review
Meetings and Programs
Behavioral Health Meeting
Quality Assurance Meeting
Care Plan Meeting
Falls Assessment Meeting
Educational In-Service Programs for Residents, Family and Caregivers/Staff
Compliance and Reporting
Medication Pass Observations
Assistance in Drug Destruction
Medication Storage Audits
Facility Communication and Reporting
Contact us to get the specifics and to learn more about our branded tools and techniques.
Services for the Senior Care Community
Comprehensive Medication Management
Medication Regimen Review
Increase Medication Compliance
Patient and Family Education
Cost Containment
Decrease Transitions of Care
Drug/Disease State Management
Physician Consultations/Recommendations
Patient Specific
Follow-Up for Improved Responses
Contact us to get the specifics and to learn more about our branded tools and techniques.
Are you in a contract with your Provider Pharmacy? Read about the options you have to improve the care for your patients as well as keep you compliant with state/federal regulations.
How does it work for Independent Patients?
It's easy to get professional, one-on-one service to help ensure your prescription combinations are safe and cost effective. Here's how it works...
1. Complete a short phone survey
Complete a short phone survey to inform our pharmacists what medications you are taking, your medical conditions and the contact information of your health care providers.
2. We will contact your physician(s)
We will contact your physician(s) to obtain important medical information regarding your medications.
3. We come to you!
A trained pharmacist will meet with you and review your medications, potential problems and leave you a detailed written account of the visit.
4. A letter will be mailed to your health care professional(s)
A letter will be mailed to your health care professional(s) documenting the visit and our recommendations for improving your quality of life!
Simple enough, right?! Contact us today to get started on your way to better health.
News & Events
2015 Forum on Aging
& Annual Meeting
March 3 - 4, 2015
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
2015 Spring Conference
& Trade Show
May 4-5, 2015
LeadingAge Indiana
More Details
Industry Resources
Keys to Success
Resources
