URAC (Work Audit) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE RATED A.
Can you explain how we facilitate transition of care for patients?
Correct Answer -A medication profile is made available to the patient or
healthcare entity the patient is transferring to.
Which types of patients do you consider high risk when taking specialty
medications?
Correct Answer -Our high-risk population consists of Pregnant, pediatrics
(<18), and elderly (>/=60). These conditions are documented in IC+ and
Asemia to ensure appropriateness of the medication and dose prescribed.
How are initial assessments handled?
Correct Answer -When the pharmacist conducts a Prescription Data Review
and DUR they assess the appropriateness of the medication using the med
profile, allergies, diagnoses, and health conditions in the patient profile.
We do medication reconciliation and provide education to the patient. Any
concerns are addressed with the physician as needed. This is all
documented in the RPh initial assessment.
How are clinical reassessments conducted?
Correct Answer -A reassessment is conducted by a pharmacist at a
minimum of every 6 months and documented in the RPh reassessment.
The pharmacist conducts a medication reconciliation to ensure we have a
complete and accurate medication list, checks allergies and health
conditions, patients tolerance to the medication and compliance are also
assessed. A reassessment can be done at any time is requested by a
patient, provider or if the pharmacist deems necessary.