01.CS4.E1

• Element 1


  Ensures continuity of care and safety of client/ patient
• PC 1.1


  The pharmacist shall apply the principles of quality use of medicines and continuity of care
• EVIDENCE 1.1


  Conducts risk identification for outpatients, or accurate and timely medication reconciliation upon admission, during transfers and upon discharge for in-patients
• PC 1.2


  The pharmacist shall adopt a collaborative approach with the client/ patient and other healthcare providers
• EVIDENCE 1.2


  Communicates effectively with the client/patient and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
• PC 1.3


  The pharmacist shall participate actively in the decision making about the drug therapy of the client/patient.
• EVIDENCE 1.3


  Implements a systematic process for medication review and management
• PC 1.4


  The pharmacist shall evaluate regularly the continuity of care provided.
• EVIDENCE 1.4


  Implements appropriate changes considering the feedbacks received
• PC 1.5


  The pharmacist shall keep accurate records of continuity of care undertaken for each client/ patient.
• EVIDENCE 1.5

  Documents problems, actions taken and outcomes of actions from services pertaining to continuity of care for each client/patient
• PC 1.6


  The pharmacist shall provide oversight to the management of investigational drugs.
• PC 1.7


  The pharmacist shall report occurrences of adverse events
• EVIDENCE 1.6


  Monitors the proper conduct of clinical trials as well as outcomes to volunteers
• EVIDENCE 1.7


  Submits adverse events report to regulatory authorities