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Use of specific indicators to detect warfarin-related adverse events.  
Hartis CE, Gum MO, Lederer JW Jr. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005;62:1683-1688.

The authors describe their work with six hospitals that implemented triggers for warfarin therapy, pharmacist review of the trigger events, and interventions with the providers involved. The authors report a 70% decline in adverse drug events in the course of the 18-month study period.

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