The Joint Commission releases a new sentinel event alert: Managing the risks of direct oral anticoagulants
August 12, 2019
Anticoagulants are the No. 2 top medication involved in adverse drug events leading to death or serious harm. Risks to patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) can be avoided with timely and appropriate treatment. The Joint Commission has released a Sentinel Event Alert to help manage these risks. While DOACs offer ease-of-use to patients, stopping... Read More >>