Implementation and Evaluation of a Pediatric Behavioral Health Medication Reconciliation Program in a Regional Tertiary Care Pediatric Emergency Department.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a medication reconciliation program for pediatric behavioral health patients in an emergency department.
• Implemented a medication reconciliation program in a pediatric emergency department.
• Monitored medication discrepancies before and after the intervention.
• Evaluated time to completion of medication reconciliation pre- and post-intervention.
• Significant increase in identified medication discrepancies after program implementation.
• Time to complete medication reconciliation increased significantly in the post-intervention group.