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Agencies don't have to go it alone when trying to manage and monitor patients' drug regimens. The following organizations and resources could make the task a bit less overwhelming: Care Transitions -- www.caretransitions.org CHAMP -- www.champ-program.org Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing -- http://consultgerirn.org HomeMeds -- www.homemeds.org Institute for Safe Medication Practices -- www.ismp.org All agencies should also register for the Home Health Quality Initiative's (HHQI) campaign to establish best practices in home health. This April, the campaign released a best practices intervention package (BPIP) on medication management that is free for registered agencies. Sign up for the BPIP at www.homehealthquality.org/hh/resources/education/default.aspx.
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