What occurs if an inpatient medication is not reviewed in Discharge Med Rec?

When an inpatient medication is not reviewed during the Discharge Medication Reconciliation process, the policy often dictates that the order will be automatically discontinued after a specific waiting period, typically around 2 hours post-discharge. This process is essential for patient safety and ensures that patients do not leave the facility with medications that they might no longer need or that have not been evaluated for their ongoing treatment plans.

This measure is part of a broader effort to prevent medication errors and confusion about what medications are required following a patient's inpatient stay. By automatically discontinuing orders after a certain time frame, the healthcare system reinforces the need for careful oversight and communication about a patient's medications as they transition from the hospital setting to home or another care environment.