AI Integrated Medication Reconciliation and Order Entry Workflow

Medication Reconciliation and Order Entry Workflow

1. Patient Admission

1.1 Collect Patient Information

Utilize AI-driven transcription tools to capture patient history and medication lists during the admission process.

1.2 AI Tool Example

Implement tools such as Nuance Dragon Medical One for real-time transcription of patient interactions.

2. Medication History Review

2.1 Extracting Data

Leverage AI algorithms to analyze and extract medication histories from electronic health records (EHRs).

2.2 AI Tool Example

Use IBM Watson Health for natural language processing to identify discrepancies in medication lists.

3. Medication Reconciliation

3.1 Identify Discrepancies

Employ AI to automatically flag potential medication discrepancies by comparing the admission medication list with the current medications.

3.2 AI Tool Example

Utilize Optum’s MedWise for intelligent medication review and reconciliation.

4. Order Entry

4.1 Create Medication Orders

Utilize AI transcription tools to facilitate the accurate entry of medication orders into the EHR system.

4.2 AI Tool Example

Implement Epic’s Voice Recognition to streamline the order entry process through voice commands.

5. Verification and Review

5.1 Automated Alerts

AI systems can generate alerts for potential drug interactions and allergies during the verification process.

5.2 AI Tool Example

Use Meditech’s AI Pharmacist to automatically review orders for safety and efficacy.

6. Finalization and Documentation

6.1 Confirm Orders

Finalize medication orders and ensure documentation is complete using AI-assisted transcription for accurate records.

6.2 AI Tool Example

Implement Dragon Medical One to document final notes and confirmations efficiently.

7. Continuous Monitoring and Feedback

7.1 Monitor Patient Outcomes

Utilize AI analytics to track patient outcomes and medication adherence post-discharge.

7.2 AI Tool Example

Use Health Catalyst for data analytics and insights on medication effectiveness and patient safety.