Adverse drug events and medication problems in "Hospital at Home" patients. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Adverse drug events and medication problems in "Hospital at Home" patients. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published March 2018

Adverse drug events and medication problems in "Hospital at Home" patients.

Mann E, Zepeda O, Soones T, et al. Home Health Care Serv Q. 2018;37:177-186.

In "Hospital at Home" (HaH) programs, patients receive inpatient medical treatment such as intravenous medications, daily laboratory monitoring, and basic imaging in their home under close clinician supervision. Among 50 HaH patients in New York, 22% experienced an adverse drug event. A WebM&M commentary discussed medication challenges unique to the home.

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