Or. Admin. Code § 855-115-0320

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 855-115-0320 - Services: Medication Therapy Management

(1) Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is a distinct service or group of services that is intended to optimize the therapeutic outcomes of a patient. Medication Therapy Management can be an independent service provided by a Pharmacist or can be in conjunction with the provision of a medication product with the objectives of:

(a) Enhancing appropriate medication use;

(b) Improving medication adherence;

(c) Increasing detection of adverse drug events;

(d) Improving collaboration between practitioner and Pharmacist; and

(e) Improving outcomes.

(2) A Pharmacist that provides MTM services must ensure that they are provided according to the individual needs of the patient and may include but are not limited to the following:

(a) Performing or otherwise obtaining the patient's health status assessment;

(b) Developing a medication treatment plan for monitoring and evaluating the patient's response to therapy;

(c) Monitoring the safety and effectiveness of the medication therapy;

(d) Selecting, initiating, modifying or administering medication therapy in consultation with the practitioner where appropriate;

(e) Performing a medication review to identify, prevent or resolve medication related problems;

(f) Monitoring the patient for adverse drug events;

(g) Providing education and training to the patient or the patient's agent on the use or administration of the medication where appropriate;

(h) Documenting the delivery of care, communications with other involved healthcare providers and other appropriate documentation and records as required. Such records must:

(A) Be accurate;

(B) Identify the person who completed each action;

(C) Be retained according to OAR 855-104-0055.

(i) Providing necessary services to enhance the patient's adherence with the therapeutic regimen; and

(j) Integrating the medication therapy management services within the overall health management plan for the patient.

Or. Admin. Code § 855-115-0320

BP 16-2023, adopt filed 08/16/2023, effective 3/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.151, ORS 689.155