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Educational Tools 
Anticoagulation Management Service 
Anticoagulation Management Services 
The complexity of anticoagulants has resulted in patient safety compromise. Healthcare organizations have increasingly recognized the benefits of anticoagulation management services (AMS) in the inpatient and outpatient settings. This collection of resources about AMS may help facilities outline the positive impact that an AMS program will have to provide safer care and maximize patient outcomes.
 

 Educational Tools
Anticoagulation Management Service: Providing Safer Care Along the Continuum
This research poster illustrates key components to consider when developing an anticoagulation management service.
Anticoagulation Management Service: Safe Care, Maximizing Outcomes
This brief informational video about the benefits of an anticoagulation management service can be used for educational purposes.

 Articles
Anticoagulation Management Service: Safer Care, Maximizing Outcomes
Healthcare organizations have increasingly recognized the benefits of anticoagulation services in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

 Companion Online Information
Example of Health Care Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Anticoagulants
This online information produced by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices is a link to a sample failure mode and effects analysis about anticoagulants.
ISMP Medication Safety Self Assessment for Antithrombotic Therapy in Hospitals
This online information produced by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices is a link to a self-assessment tool. Facilities can customize this tool to assess practices for the use of antithrombotic therapy and identify opportunities for improvement.
Anticoagulation Resource Center
This companion online information is an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists resource center intended to help facilities provide effective and safe anticoagulation therapy and practices in all care settings. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement links to this resource on its site.
 
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