A comprehensive list of tools to implement the Anticoagulation Management System (AMS)

This project was funded under grant number U18 HS15830 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Community Anticoagulation Therapy (CAT) Clinic facilitates management of patients on warfarin and promotes the continual improvement of healthcare within our community. The clinic is staffed by a Registered Nurse with special knowledge and training in serving people who are taking Coumadin/warfarin. The CAT Clinic nurse works closely with other healthcare professionals to track and manage patients' Coumadin/warfarin intake.

ANTICOAGULATION CLINIC POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
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Included in package:

Appointment

• Appointment Process

• Overview of CAT Clinic Service

Registration

• Introduction Letter

• Patient Agreement

• Patient Instruction Form

• Referring Office Script

Physician

• Referral Process

• Referral Form

• Risk Assessment of CAT Clinic Patient

• Physician Communication Record

• Readmission to CAT Clinic

• Physician Acknowledgement of Guidelines Process

• Physician Acknowledgement of Guidelines Form

Protocols

• Guidelines for Optimal INR Range and Duration of Warfarin Therapy

• Initiation of Warfarin Guideline

• Management of Supratherapeutic INR

• Missed/Overdue Labs

• Changing from Coumadin to Warfarin

• After Hours Coverage

• Discharge from CAT Clinic

• CAT Clinic Discharge Order

• Discontinuation Notice

• Discontinuation Form

• Prescription Guideline

• Warfarin Guideline for INR Target Range of 2-3

• Warfarin Guideline for INR Target Range of 2.5-3.5

• Overdue Patient Letter