Revised December 20, 2005

Objective 2.1
In 70% of health systems providing clinic care, pharmacists will manage medication therapy* for clinic patients with complex and high-risk medication regimens, in collaboration with other members of the health-care team.

Baseline 40.4% (95% CI, 34.3-46.9%)

* Managing medication therapy may include: initiating, modifying, and monitoring a patient’s medication therapy; ordering and performing laboratory and related tests; assessing patient response to therapy; counseling and educating a patient about medications; and administering medications.)

Crosswalk Resources

1. JCAHO (MM.7.1) 
2. Various states by Statutory and Regulatory Authority
3. Supporting Literature - References 11, 20, 25-34 

Objective 2.2
In 95% of health systems, pharmacists will counsel clinic patients with complex and high-risk medication regimens.

Baseline 26.0% (95% CI, 21.1-31.5%)

Crosswalk Resources

1. Omnibus Budget Reconciliations Act of 1990 (Pub.L. 101-508)
2. JCAHO (MM.6.1, MM.6.2, MM.7.1)
3. National Council on Patient Information and Education
4. Supporting Literature - References 11, 26, 34-36   

Objective 2.3
In 85% of home care services, pharmacists will have organizational authority to manage medication therapy* in collaboration with other members of the health-care team. 

Baseline A baseline has not been established. Once determined, this may lead to a revision of the target percentage.

* Managing medication therapy may include: initiating, modifying, and monitoring a patient’s medication therapy; ordering and performing laboratory and related tests; assessing patient response to therapy; counseling and educating a patient about medications; and administering medications.)

Crosswalk Resources

1. Various states by Statutory and Regulatory Authority
2. Supporting Literature - Reference 37 

Objective 2.4
In 65% of long-term care facilities, pharmacists will have organizational authority to manage medication therapy* in collaboration with other members of the health-care team.

Baseline A baseline has not been established. Once determined, this may lead to a revision of the target percentage.

*Managing medication therapy may include: initiating, modifying, and monitoring a patient’s medication therapy; ordering and performing laboratory and related tests; assessing patient response to therapy; counseling and educating a patient about medications; and administering medications.

Crosswalk Resources

1. Various states by Statutory and Regulatory Authority
2. Supporting Literature - References 20, 37, 38