Pre-printed order sheets, such as this one from the University of Utah, decrease the risk of errors, which with a high-hazard medication such as heparin could lead to a serious adverse drug event. This order sheet also incorporates a dosing nomogram, which can provide guidance to nursing or pharmacy staff so that they can adjust doses in a timely fashion, based on approved parameters.
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Related MeasuresPercent of Patients Receiving a Specific High-Risk Medication with a Related Adverse Drug Event
Related ChangesCheck Multiple Variables When Ordering Medications
Use Heparin Dosing Charts Use Pre-Typed Medication Records, Orders, and FlowsheetsUse Standard Scales for Dosing High-Risk DrugsReduce ADEs Involving AnticoagulantsCheck Multiple Variables When Ordering Medications
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