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Table 2 Measures implemented at our Institution following the initiation of the anticoagulation task force to standardize warfarin monitoring and management

From: Standardized warfarin monitoring decreases adverse drug reactions

The electronic warfarin module in Epic at our Institution adds and archives lab results, displays data trends, and offers standardized recommendations and guidelines regarding the appropriate management of warfarin

Educational video and link inform PCPs about how to use the electronic warfarin module, specifically, how to monitor their patients’ INRs to remain in the TTR

Hyperlink in Epic indicates appropriate warfarin dosing protocols as established by the American College of Cardiology

PCPs learn how to educate patients about warfarin use

BPAs and a visual calendar regarding future visit follow-ups, timely lab draws, and patient education appear in the electronic warfarin module in the electronic medical record when a provider orders warfarin

A visual calendar and after-visit summary permit patients to view their previous INR values, upcoming appointments, and warfarin dosing

  1. PCP Primary care providers, INR International normalized ratio, TTR Time in therapeutic range, BPA Best practice alert