United States Department of Veterans Affairs






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

 

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