Reducing the Likelihood of Harm Associated With Use of Anticoagulant Therapy

To improve safe prescribing of anticoagulation, the Joint Commission published an impressive document1 in 2019 that contains a wealth of information on, and links to, protocols and guidelines for various anticoagulation issues, including appropriate drug selection and dosing, reversal and management of major bleeding, perioperative management, laboratory monitoring, and patient education. While this comprehensive document might initially seem difficult to navigate, it is a great resource for anyone interested and involved in establishing hospitaland systems-wide anticoagulation guidelines and quality improvement activities.