Documentation - Anticoagulant Drug Therapy

Anticoagulants are a family of medications that stop your blood from clotting too easily. They can break down existing clots or prevent clots from forming in the first place. These medications can help stop life-threatening conditions like strokes, heart attacks and pulmonary embolisms, all of which can occur because of a blood clot. Residents who take anticoagulants have a high risk of internal bleeding, especially in their brain, from falls and injuries. This program was developed to assist you in understanding how anticoagulants work and being alert to signs and symptoms of a life-threatening event.  

Objectives

  • Describe what an anticoagulation medication is  
  • Describe what an anticoagulation medication is used for 
  • Identify the risks associated with the use of anticoagulation medications 
  • Identify why residents receiving anticoagulation medications are at higher risk for injuries related to falls 


Attendees will be awarded 0.50 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 02/26/2025 | Program Review Date 02/25/2028
Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.

Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Director of Risk Management

HealthCap Risk Management Services

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care, with a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. In the last 8 years, she has personally conducted over 1,000 on-site risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the long-term care spectrum. As aA nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.

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Video
Open to view video.  |  30 minutes
Open to view video.  |  30 minutes
Quiz
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass At the conclusion of the program, please take a few minutes to complete the post-test. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass. Upon passing the quiz, a certificate can be downloaded.
Webinar Evaluation
8 Questions
8 Questions Complete an evaluation of your learning and professional development to earn your certificate.
ANCC Credits & Certificate
Up to 0.50 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Non-CEU Certificate
No credits available  |  Certificate available
No credits available  |  Certificate available