Anticoagulation Series Session Schedule

Implementing National Patient Safety Goals on Anticoagulation

Description:
Get up to speed on the new National Patient Safety Goals on anticoagulation. Learn the role you can play in improving the safe use of anticoagulants based on success stories of others.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe key aspects of the new National Patient Safety Goals on anticoagulation.
• Describe examples of ways that have been successfully used to improve the safe use of anticoagulants.
• Explain roles that pharmacists can play in improving the safe use of anticoagulants.

Improving Safe Use of Anticoagulants

Description:
How can pharmacists help ensure the safe use of anticoagulants in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and at the patient and health-system level? Delve into the nitty-gritty in this session, which will focus on a range of ways to make a difference.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain steps that you can take to ensure compliance with the new standards in your setting.
• Identify strategies that you can apply in your setting for improving the safe use of anticoagulants.