Anti-Coagulation Clinic
The primary purpose of the Anti-Coagulation Clinic (ACC) is to improve our patients' quality of care, education and compliance by providing safe, predictable and effective management of anticoagulation.
What to Expect
- You will need a physician referral.
- Patients are seen by appointment only.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first appointment to provide time for registration. Your first visit will usually last 45 minutes, but following visits normally will be 10-15 minutes.
- A pharmacist will determine how "thick or thin" your blood is by using a finger-stick test.
- If your dose of warfarin needs changing, the change will be discussed wit It you. You will be given written instructions of your new close.
- The pharmacist will answer any questions you may have.
- Your physician will receive a report of the results.
- On your first visit, bring all of your medications, including over-the-counter medicines and vitamins.
- Bring your insurance information to every visit.
- Inform the clinic of any changes in your health, medicine or lifestyle.
- Inform the clinic of any missed or extra doses of warfarin.
- If you cannot keep your scheduled appointment, please call the ACC as soon as possible.
Directions to ACC
- The ACC is located on the second floor of the hospital next to the Pharmacy.
- You can ask the information desk to help you with directions to the ACC, if needed.
- From the front entrance of the hospital, take the elevators to the second floor.
Parking
- Handicapped parking spaces are available at the front of the hospital.
- For vehicle assistance, security may be called from the Auxiliary desk located at the front entrance of the hospital, and the telephone operator's station located in the emergency room entrance of the hospital.
Pharmacists
Joyce Glisson
Pamela Aiken
Stephanie Weed
