Effects of a Hospitalwide Pharmacy Practice Model Change on Readmission Rates
Practice test on the indexed AJHP article covering purpose, design, intervention, outcomes, and interpretation.
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1 What was the main aim of the study?
- To compare pharmacist salaries across hospitals
- To evaluate whether a hospitalwide pharmacy practice model reduced readmissions and return ED visits
- To measure patient satisfaction with outpatient pharmacies only
- To test a new antibiotic stewardship policy
The study evaluated the effect of a hospitalwide team-based pharmacy practice model on 30-day readmissions and return ED visits.
2 The study used a randomized controlled trial design.
- True
- False
The article describes an observational pre-post analysis, not a randomized controlled trial.
3 When was the new pharmacy practice model implemented?
- July 1, 2012
- September 1, 2012
- October 1, 2012
- January 1, 2013
The intervention was implemented on October 1, 2012.
4 How many total patients were included in the study?
The article reports that 3,316 patients were included.
5 Which were components of the restructured pharmacy practice model? Select all that apply.
Select all that apply
- Medication reconciliation at transitions of care
- Discharge education for a high-risk subgroup
- A medication reconciliation technician team
- Elimination of pharmacist services in the ED
- New or expanded services in the preanesthesia testing clinic and ED
The model included medication reconciliation, discharge education for high-risk patients, a medication reconciliation technician team, and new or expanded services in the preanesthesia testing clinic and ED.
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