2019(Updated) URAC Questions n answers graded A+

2019(Updated) URAC Questions n answers graded A+ PATIENT CARE Have the intake technician explain the electronic prescribing prescription intake process. - correct answer Practice touring the pharmacy, explain each work station, introduce team members and what their primary responsibility is during prescription intake. PATIENT CARE Have a Pharmacist describe how they verify a prescription and conduct the Initial Assessment. - correct answer The Pharmacist conducts a Prescription Data Review and DUR during prescription processing. In addition they assess the appropriateness of the medications, gather a complete medication list (Medication Reconciliation), check allergies, diagnosis and health conditions. They will proceed to document the Initial Assessment in the Contact History along with any interventions taken. PATIENT CARE Have a Pharmacist describe how to conduct a complete Medication Reconciliation - correct answer The Pharmacist completes a Medication Reconciliation during the Initial Assessment, start of a new specialty drug, if at the time of the 6-month Reassessment there were changes in the patient medications, and transition of care. This involves reviewing the medication list to ensure it is accurate and/or discussing with the patient and/or other providers to ensure it is accurate. The medication list must contain all prescription medications, OTC's, herbals, and supplements the patient is taking. LSprx> pathway> Initial and Reassessment Care Plan Guide. PATIENT CARE Have a Pharmacist explain how the patient is educated on their medications, disease state, and patient care management program. - correct answer Patients are verbally offered counseling at the start of therapy. During the initial contact we explain our patient management process which includes refill reminder calls, clinician monitoring, and the importance of the patient contacting us with any medication changes or issues. Written medication leaflets are provided with the prescription and additional material is mailed to the patients (excluding HIV patients). PATIENT CARE