2010
AHA Exclusively Endorses MedsTracker for Medication Reconciliation
Chicago (February 4, 2010) – The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced it has exclusively endorsed Design Clinicals’ MedsTracker® for medication reconciliation management. MedsTracker medication reconciliation software automates medication management and improves the medication reconciliation workflow for hospital and clinic physicians and nursing staff. AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards AHA endorsement for products and services which help member hospitals and health care organizations achieve organizational excellence.
Medication reconciliation can be an unwieldy process for providers when caring for patients. From point of admission, through transfers out to discharge, medications must be reconciled each step of the way. MedsTracker, designed by practicing physicians and hospital IT professionals, has an exceptionally high physician adoption rate, with some clients reporting greater than 90 percent. MedsTracker helps increase medication safety and improves patient understanding and compliance with their medications. MedsTracker also drastically improves efficiency in reconciliation at admission, transfer and discharge, saving clinicians valuable time. MedsTracker flexibly integrates with any existing hospital IT system.
“It is crucial for hospitals to implement an automated medication reconciliation solution that is robust, but that also respects and supports clinician workflow, ensuring adoptability. MedsTracker from Design Clinicals meets this criteria, and also enhances clinician communication and patient understanding in medication management.”
Anthony Burke, president and CEO, AHA Solutions, Inc.
AHA selected MedsTracker for endorsement following an intensive evaluation process dedicated to helping hospitals improve patient safety through automated medication reconciliation. MedsTracker was shown to be intuitive and inclusive, supporting multidisciplinary use by physicians, nurses and pharmacists. It is an excellent solution for organizations of any size, from critical access hospitals to multi-hospital systems.
“Our entire Design Clinicals team is honored to have MedsTracker endorsed by the AHA. We are dedicated to improving the delivery of patient care through innovative solutions that increase patient safety while improving communication and workflow. Recognition from the AHA for MedsTracker tells us we’ve accomplished these goals with our product.”
Dewey Howell, MD, PhD, president and CEO of Design Clinicals, Inc.
For more information about MedsTracker medication reconciliation or to arrange a live demonstration, please visit www.DesignClinicals.com or call Kyle Baird at 888-633-7320 ext. 108.
About the AHA
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which includes nearly 5,000 hospitals and health care systems, networks, and other providers of care, and 37,000 individuals. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit www.aha.org.
About AHA Solutions
AHA Solutions, Inc. is a resource to hospitals pursuing operational excellence. As an American Hospital Association (AHA) member service, AHA Solutions collaborates with hospital leaders and market consultants to conduct product due diligence and identify solutions to hospital challenges in the areas of finance, human resources, patient flow and technology. AHA Solutions provides related marketplace analytics and education to support product decision-making. As a subsidiary of the AHA, the organization convenes people with like interests for knowledge sharing centered on timely information and research. AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA mission: creating healthier communities. For more information, contact AHA Solutions at 800-242-4677 or visit www.aha-solutions.org.