Table 1 Median completion time spent on warfarin treatment initiation protocols/procedures
Procedure | Completion time per patient (minutes) |
|---|---|
Baseline INR | 20 |
Baseline PT and CBC | 35 |
Dietary consult | 20 |
Medication profile | 20 |
Patient education | 20 |
CBC at initiation of warfarin therapy | 15 |
PRN order for INR levels when complications are suspected | 15 |