What checks are performed during Medication Reconciliation in Epic?

Medication reconciliation in Epic involves a critical process aimed at ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes. The focus is on checking for discrepancies between the medications a patient is currently taking and those that have been prescribed during their healthcare encounters. This involves a thorough review to identify any differences, omissions, or duplications in medication lists, thereby preventing potential medication errors that can arise from misunderstandings, gaps in communication, or changes in treatment plans.

By carefully comparing current medications with the prescribed ones, providers can ensure that all medications are appropriate, necessary, and safely aligned with the patient's treatment goals. This process is especially important during transitions of care, such as when a patient is admitted to a hospital, transferred between facilities, or discharged back home.

The other options involve important aspects of the overall patient care process but are not central to the specific aim of medication reconciliation. Insurance coverage assessments, tracking lab results, and confirming patient demographics serve different functions within the healthcare system, such as billing, monitoring health status, and ensuring accurate patient information rather than focusing specifically on medication safety and accuracy.