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Medication rounds: a tool to promote medication safety for children with medical complexity.

March 8, 2023

Rojas CR, Moore A, Coffin A, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2023;49(4):226-234.

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Children with complex medical conditions are particularly vulnerable to medication errors. This article describes the development and implementation of a pharmacy-led medication rounding care model for children with medical complexity wherein clinicians and pharmacists conduct weekly reviews of all patient medications using a standardized checklist.

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