New Sentinel Event Alert addresses blood thinners.
Hospitals should be in pilot phase in preparation for implementation in accordance with NPSG 3E. Some of the most frequent problems with anticoagulants occur with failure to adminster a single dose or failure to resume therapy. There should always be physician verification when an unusual dose is ordered.
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D018571:Sentinel Surveillance
D000925:Anticoagulants