Population Health Pharmacy

A Population Health Pharmacy Team at Vanderbilt Health is piloting a program that decreases medication errors after hospital discharge. Seated, from left are, Michelle Griffith, MD; Erin Neal, PharmD, MMHC; Jennifer Booker, LCSW; and Janet Campbell, RN, BSN. Standing, from left, are Gary Owen, PharmD, MPH; Megan Monroe, PharmD; Chris Terry, PharmD, CDE; and Cate Mart, LMSW.
March 21, 2019

Pharmacy team seeks to reduce medication errors during care transition

Medication errors are a safety concern during transitions in care, such as when a patient is released from a hospital to return home. Because of this, a Population Health Pharmacy team is piloting a program to improve continuity of care.

By Jill Clendening