Approximate number of CMM visits at clinic within a week per FTE, mean ± SD |
21.7 ± 15.6 |
Clinic utilizes health information technology (e.g., EMR-generated lists of high risk patients, risk stratification algorithms) to prospectively identify populations of patients who would benefit most from CMM services (n=39) |
26 (66.7%) |
Formal criteria are in place (e.g., specific conditions, number of medications) that guide the identification of patients most in need of CMM to then target patients for CMM services |
18 (45%) |
Number of minutes initial CMM visits are typically scheduled, mean ± SD |
49 ± 15.2 |
Number of minutes follow-up CMM visits are typically scheduled, mean ± SD |
27.6 ± 5.3 |
A process is in place that allows for electronic referral of patients from clinicians to pharmacists for CMM services |
35 (87.5%) |
A systematic process for categorizing medication-related problems/drug therapy problems is employed |
29 (72.5%) |
Always document in the electronic medical record a care plan (e.g., a SOAP note or related encounter note) for each CMM visit |
39 (97.5%) |
CMM visits are documented in a medical record that is accessible by other clinicians/providers within the clinic |
40 (100%) |
The clinic has a standard format/template for recording CMM visits in the medical chart |
35 (87.5%) |
A process is in place to assure the quality of CMM services delivered by pharmacists |
Yes |
20 (50%) |
Somewhat |
8 (20%) |
No |
12 (30%) |
Pharmacists lead or participate in medication-focused quality improvement initiatives |
24 (60%) |
Have a written business plan or strategic plan for CMM program to support establishment of sustainability within the organization (n = 31) |
Yes |
11 (35.5%) |
Somewhat |
6 (19.4%) |
No |
14 (45.2%) |
A credentialing process for pharmacists who provide CMM is applied |
28 (70%) |
A privileging process for pharmacists who provide CMM is applied (n = 33) |
14 (42.4%) |
Have a written mission and/or vision statement for your CMM practice separate from your clinic mission/vision statement |
26 (65%) |