Improving the safety of heparin usage by standardisation of practice
Heparin, a high alert anticoagulant medication, is commonly used in medical settings in preventing and treating thrombotic events. However, its administration carries inherent risks for medication errors, bleeding complications and variability in practice standards across healthcare settings. This q...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-05-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open Quality |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/14/2/e002952.full |
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| Summary: | Heparin, a high alert anticoagulant medication, is commonly used in medical settings in preventing and treating thrombotic events. However, its administration carries inherent risks for medication errors, bleeding complications and variability in practice standards across healthcare settings. This quality improvement project highlights the importance of standardising heparin administration practices and adopting a culture of adherence to best practices to improve patient safety and outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 2399-6641 |