Challenges and Opportunities in the Medication Reconciliation Process in an Emergency Department: An Observational Human Factors Study
Medication reconciliation in the ED is critical for patient safety but faces significant systemic and environmental challenges. Addressing these barriers through enhanced system integration, task delegation, and improved communication protocols could increase efficiency and reduce errors. Further research is needed to evaluate these interventions across diverse ED settings to optimize medication reconciliation processes and improve safety outcomes.
Authors
- Ann M. Bisantz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1393-2830)
- Jennifer Stoll (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6382-2066)
- Sabrina Casucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4977-4229)
- David M. Jacobs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2954-5293)
- Noni Oktiana Setiowati
- Huei-Yen Winnie Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1016-0721)
- Connor Wurst
- Robert G. Wahler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0593-3195)
- Sharon Hewner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1576-9667)
- Ranjit Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1826-8913)
- Tahleen A. Lattimer
Institutions
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Patient Safety
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/pts.0000000000001362
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00