Pharmacy Consulting
Enhance resident care and streamline facility operations with long-term care pharmacy consulting services
Long-term care facilities operate in one of the most heavily regulated environments in healthcare. From the federal, state, and local requirements necessary to maintain accreditation to the eligibility standards tied to Medicare and Medicaid, regulatory compliance is essential to keeping your facility running smoothly. Family Pharmacy’s consulting services help facility staff navigate these complexities while effectively managing residents’ prescription needs.
Pharmaceutical use and management represent a significant portion of resident care and overall facility costs. In addition to helping clients save 13%–28% on generic prescription medications, Family Pharmacy consultant pharmacists develop strategies to reduce re-hospitalizations, monitor psychotropic medication use, and support antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
Streamline documentation to reduce record-keeping errors
Consultant pharmacists are invaluable in improving documentation practices and reducing discrepancies or omissions. Adverse drug reactions and medication errors remain leading causes of costly re-hospitalizations. Family Pharmacy consultants can assist your staff with chart reviews that fully comply with CMS regulations. They can also perform quarterly medication cart and medication room assessments—supplementing the oversight provided by your weekly or bi-weekly Family Pharmacy customer service representative.
Improve medication management with monthly drug regimen reviews
Regular medication audits are essential to resident safety and clinical accuracy. These reviews help identify expired medications, verify proper dosages, and detect potential drug interactions, while also strengthening internal pharmacy processes.
Monthly reports delivered to key members of your management team include detailed metrics related to:
Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) recommendations
Monthly Drug Regimen Review (DRR) recommendations
Facility statistics compared with current state standards in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
Change of status requests
24-hour complete chart reviews
Participate in quarterly meetings and assessments
Your consultant pharmacist will participate in your facility’s quarterly administrative meetings to discuss items such as GDR reporting, psychotropic medication usage, antibiotic stewardship initiatives, and opioid use reporting. This collaborative approach helps ensure your team stays ahead of regulatory expectations and clinical best practices.
Help your staff gain a complete, accurate picture of each resident’s medication use and needs
Family Pharmacy’s pharmacy consulting services include:
Medication management to ensure prescriptions support the diagnosis and to identify potential drug or food interactions
Medication administration reviews to ensure regulatory compliance
Monthly drug regimen reviews
Chart reviews compliant with CMS regulations
Monthly reports for key management
Audits and statistics related to:
Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) recommendations
Monthly Drug Regimen Review (DRR) recommendations
Facility statistics aligned with state standards
GDR reporting
Psychotropic drug reporting
Antibiotic stewardship
Opioid reporting
Change of status requests
24-hour complete chart reviews
Quarterly medication cart and medication room spot checks
Identification of cost-containment opportunities
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