pharmacists help improve care and quality measures for patients hospitalized for an acute MI

May 2014

How can pharmacists help improve care and quality measures for patients hospitalized for an acute MI?

There are ten quality measures to help reduce morbidity and mortality in patients admitted with acute MI. Most involve meds.

CMS and Joint Commission look at these measures. Compliance affects hospitals' ratings...and how much they get paid.

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Table of Contents

Geriatrics promoting appropriate use of high-risk meds in the elderly
Testosterone The debate about treating "low T" in older men is heating up
Alzheimer's Disease switching patients' meds when Namenda (memantine) tabs are discontinued this August
Cardiology more focus on optimizing medication use after hospital discharge for a heart attack
Respiratory & Allergy when and how to use spacers with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)
Neurology & Pain more interest in "abuse-deterrent" opioid formulations
Dermatology Luzu (LOO-zoo, luliconazole) will raise questions about how to treat common tinea infections
Diabetes Which meds can actually increase the risk of developing diabetes
Antithrombotics more antithrombotic choices for atrial fib
Women's Health treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Supplements Patients are asking if multivitamins are beneficial
Cardiology pharmacists help improve care and quality measures for patients hospitalized for an acute MI
OTC Products People may be confused by the new Mucinex Allergy product