United States Department of Veterans Affairs






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VA Center for Medication Safety - A Patient Safety Center for Inquiry

 

Adverse Event Tracking Tools

 

            A.         FEDERAL AND REGULATORY AGENCIES

 

1.                   VA

 

a.       VHA’s Adverse Drug Event Reporting Program

 

b.       VA Adverse Drug Event Reporting System (VA ADERS): Monitoring Adverse Drug Reactions Across A Nationwide Health Care System Using Information Technology

 

2.                   JCAHO Patient Safety

 

                        3.         FDA Medwatch

 

a.    Form

 

i.          Voluntary Reporting

 

ii.          Mandatory Reporting

 

b.  Instructions

 

i.          Voluntary Reporting

 

ii.          Mandatory Reporting

 

B.                  DEFINITIONS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ENTERING ADEs IN VA CPRS

 

1.         How to Enter an Allergy or Adverse Drug Event

 

2.         Adverse Drug Reactions Frequently Asked Questions