Electronic alerts to improve management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Background: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a difficult clinicopathologic diagnosis to make and to treat. Delays in identification and appropriate treatment can lead to increased morbidity and mortality.

Objectives: To use electronic health alert interventions to improve provider diagnosis and management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia through guideline-based, accurate care delivery.