Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly or Assisted Living Facilities must meet care and safety standards set by the State and are licensed and inspected by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (CCL).
Since a deep vein thrombosis can be the precursor to serious health hazards, post hospitalization typically involves the use of medications like Warfarin long term and subsequently, a blood coagulation test regularly to monitor the thickness of the blood. Thick blood has many causes, but a sedentary lifestyle and a lack of mobility are some of the most common.
An INR blood test is used to monitor how well a patient's blood thinning medications, such as warfarin, are working. Blood thinning medications are prescribed for a prolonged period of time to patients to prevent the formation of blood clots.n INR blood test is used to monitor how well a patient's blood thinning medications, such as warfarin, are working. Blood thinning medications are prescribed for a prolonged period of time to patients to prevent the formation of blood clots.