Overview
Anticoagulation maximizing safety, quality and outcomes
The University of Wisconsin anticoagulation services are managed through the UW Health Anticoagulation Stewardship Program. The Anticoagulation Stewardship Program is involved with the management of antithrombotic and procoagulant agents in all patient care settings including inpatient, outpatient and procedure areas.
The goal of the program is to maximize safety, quality and outcomes for patients receiving these agents across UW Health. Our Stewardship Program officially launched in Fall 2009 and is comprised of a team of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dieticians and technical specialists who are all dedicated to improving patient care.
UW Health recognized for reducing inpatient blood clots
UW Health is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of eight institutions in the U.S. that have come up with effective ways to reduce hospital-acquired blood clots.
Anticoagulation Center of Excellence
Our Anticoagulation Clinic passed the AC Forum's assessment program to become an Anticoagulation Center of Excellence. The rigorous assessment gave us the chance to measure our practice against five key areas of patient care. The program also gives us ongoing access to a rich library of resources providing guidelines and tools to keep up with the changing field of anticoagulation.
Participation in this program demonstrates our ongoing goal to achieve the highest level of care and the best possible outcomes for our patients on antithrombotic medications. Learn more about the Anticoagulation Forum
Contact
Connect with the Anticoagulation Clinic
Contact information
Patients and referring providers can call the Anticoagulation Clinic with questions or for information on how to get a patient referred to us: (608) 263-8475
Resources
Anticoagulation services patient education
The University of Wisconsin Anticoagulation Program is based in Madison, Wis., but we work with UW Health clinics all across the state to promote safe and quality care for our patients who take anticoagulants.
The resources below are designed for patients or caregivers of patients who have either recently started taking an anticoagulant or who have been using therapy for years. Here you will find educational materials on anticoagulant medicines, like warfarin.
If you have any questions about what you have read on our site please feel free to contact your primary care provider or clinic who is managing your anticoagulant therapy (warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban).
Provider resources
For health care professionals
The University of Wisconsin anticoagulation services are managed through the UW Health Anticoagulation Stewardship Program.
For questions, contact Anne Rose, Pharmacy Manager, at (608) 263-9738.