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 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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BMJ Open Quality
Published
2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2024-002952
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3
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Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
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Abstract

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.

BMJ Open QualityVol. 14(2)
National University of Singapore (SG), Alexandra Hospital (SG), Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (SG), National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (SG), National University Heart Centre Singapore (SG), National University Hospital (SG)
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