Services Database Discharge Referral and Medicines Reconciliation Pilot (Worcestershire Area)
Service ID
124573
Description
The aims of this service are to:
- improve the post-discharge support for patients by facilitating early medicine reconciliation thereby reducing re-admissions / emergency department attendances; and
- reduce errors on medication prescribed and supplied in the community following changes instigated in hospital.
Location of service
Herefordshire & Worcestershire LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Discharge support & reablement
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date: 01/07/2016
End date: 31/03/2017
Status
Completed
Training
Any individuals performing the Service are actively encouraged to attend NHS England training day(s), which will be held at least once a year.
Comments
This service is available in the Worcestershire area only.
