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.

Drug Formulary Checks

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.

Drug Formulary Checks

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