Learning Objectives

1. List key hospital policies in the handling and ordering of herbs and dietary supplements and how they affect patient safety.
2. List the Joint Commission's patient safety guidelines for dietary supplements.
3. Assess the safety of a surgical procedure in a patient who uses herbs and dietary supplements.
4. Demonstrate the ability to correctly detect and avoid HDS/medication interactions in the hospital setting.
5. Demonstrate the ability to complete medical reconciliation of discharge medication and HDS.