The Joint Commission

• National Patient Safety Goal 3E information
• The Sentinel Event Report: Preventing errors relating to commonly used anticoagulants

ASHP Policy Statements and Resources

• Pharmacist’s Leadership Role in Anticoagulation Therapy Management
• Venous Thromboembolism Quality Improvement Initiative Resource Center

Guidelines and Policies

• Hirsh J, Guyatt G, Albers GW, et. al.  Executive Summary of Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). CHEST 2008;133:71S–105S.
• Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy, 8th Edition: ACCP Guidelines 
• ISMP Example of a Health-Care Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Anticoagulation
• Quality Net: VTE Resources (Orders, Standing Orders, and Order Sets