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 |