This collection of resources about anticoagulation management services (AMS) may help facilities outline the positive impact that an AMS program will have to provide safer care and maximize patient outcomes.
Organization Assessment of Safe Anticoagulant PracticesThis sample tool can help facilities assess the safety of anticoagulant practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
Anticoagulation Management Service: Providing Safer Care Along the ContinuumThis research poster illustrates key components to consider when developing an anticoagulation management service. The poster is sized for large-format printing resolution (40 x 40 inch).
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National Patient Safety Goals | The Joint CommissionThe Joint Commission continues to designate careful oral anticoagulant use as part of the National Patient Safety Goals.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) 2015 Patient Material-Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them SafelyA patient's resource guide to the safe use of anticoagulants.
