Open AccessOptimization of REMS Program Compliance in a Large Academic Health System
Author(s) -
Audrey B Kostrzewa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
innovations in pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2155-0417
DOI - 10.24926/iip.v12i2.3853
Subject(s) - compliance (psychology) , formulary , health care , institution , business , medicine , risk analysis (engineering) , medical education , medical emergency , family medicine , psychology , political science , law , social psychology
Ensuring compliance with all applicable Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) programs within a health system is challenging. These FDA-mandated programs are numerous, unique, and ever-changing. Actions require several stakeholders and moving parts. In addition, the effectiveness and impact of these programs has been challenged and is not always clear, which hampers buy-in and therefore compliance.F&MCW is a health network in southeastern Wisconsin that includes five hospitals and almost 40 clinics. Since 2014, several system-wide approaches to medication use, including formulary alignment and REMS program optimization, have taken place with an over-arching goal of providing efficient, safe, and consistent care for the patients and populations served.This manuscript describes the steps that took place over the past six years or so related to REMS program optimization. It also offers practical tips for other health systems based on lessons learned through this one institution’s experiences.