According to the Joint Commission, medication reconciliation is required at which, if any, of the following points during a child's hospital stay?
1. Prior to performing an invasive procedure.
2. Minimally, at admission, and weekly thereafter, and when changes are made in medication regimens
3. When transferred from one division or service to another.
4. All of the above
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1. An informed consent must be obtained prior to the invasive procedure.
2. Medication reconciliation should occur at least every 24 hours while an inpatient, discharge, and transfer.
3. Medication reconciliation is required at admission, discharge, and transfer of services/locations.
4. Only one answer is correct.
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