Description
Blood thinning medications are used to prevent a blood clot which can result in a heart attack or stroke. For many patients, blood thinning medications are used as a lifelong therapy for treatment of a chronic illness, so self-management is essential.
This Blood Thinning Medication Stoplight Tool will help patients understand when they are in good control and when they need to seek medical help. Green indicates good control, yellow indicates caution and gives specific steps for action, and red indicates a medical crisis that requires calling 911.
This Blood Thinning Medication Stoplight Tool is based on the recommended standards of care. Keep your patients safe with this well written, low literacy stoplight tool. It can be customized with your agency’s name and contact information. Available in English and Spanish. 50 sheets per pad
