drug formulary checks configuring rpms-ehr for meaningful use resource patient management system
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Drug Formulary Checks
Configuring RPMS-EHR for Meaningful Use
Resource Patient Management System
Presenters:
Carla Stearle, PharmDIHS OIT EHR Pharmacy Consultant
Drug Formulary Checks
Menu Set MU Objective
“Implement drug-formulary checks.” - 42 CFR Part 495.6,(e)(1)(i)
Drug Formulary Checks
Applicability
• Eligible Professionals (EP)• Eligible Hospitals• Critical Access Hospitals (CAH)
Drug Formulary Checks
Training Objectives
• Use drug-formulary checks.• Examine formulary alternative option.
MU Measure
Type of Measure: Attestation
Drug Formulary Checks
Threshold
The provider has enabled drug formulary checks and has access to at least one internal or external formulary for the entire EHR reporting period.
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RPMS Reporting Logic
Measure Inclusions:COUNT: eligible providers
HAVING: the drug-formulary check enabled during the entire EHR reporting period.
Drug Formulary Checks
RPMS Reporting Logic
Measure Exclusion:• EPs who order less than 100 prescriptions
during the EHR reporting period are excluded from this measure.
• No exclusion for eligible hospitals and CAHs.
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Configure RPMS
During our how-to session we will:1. Set up drug file to match existing drug formulary.2. Add medications as formulary alternative.
Drug Formulary Checks
Evidence of Functionality
During our how-to session we will:1. Use EHR to order a non-formulary medication.2. Demonstrate how EHR will display the No Formulary
Alternatives dialog when used.
Drug Formulary Checks
How-to Session
Questions & Discussion
Drug Formulary Checks