Administrators in an acute care facility receive a report indicating that a high percentage of patients from the facility experience a medication issue within three weeks of being discharged home. Which intervention is most likely to decrease the number of incidences?

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An effective intervention is to ensure the patient has a follow up visit with the primary physician within seven days of discharge. This visit allows the physician and patient to review the prescribed medication regimen and correct any misunderstandings or address any concerns. An arranged consultation between the patient and their local pharmacy is not an effective way to prevent post-discharge medication errors. All patients may not need drugs dispensed in time and dated blister packs; some patients will not benefit from this intervention. Community resources may or may not be available or effective in assisting patients with drug administration. >

Administrators in an Acute Care Facility Receive a Report Indicating