Table 2 Median time spent on protocols/procedures related to monitoring residents newly initiated on warfarin therapy
Protocols/procedures | Completion time per patient (minutes) | Weekly frequency |
|---|---|---|
PT/INR until the warfarin dose is established | 15 | 2 |
Document/monitor laboratory values on the anticoagulation care/flow sheet | 5 | 2 |
Monitor for bruising, bleeding, symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding | 5 | 7 |
Routine physical assessment to monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding | 8 | 7 |