Walter Moulaison Jr, MSN, MBA, RN

Walter J. Moulaison Jr, MSN, MBA, RN, Nursing Director, Anticoagulation Management Service at MGH is a graduate of Salem State College, Schools of Nursing and Business Administration, Salem, Massachusetts. Wally has been leading the practice and clinical operations for the MGH Anticoagulation Management Service since 2002. An MGH employee for 35 years, Wally has 20 years of leadership experience with a variety of start up ventures, major change processes and implementation of new care delivery models. He has played a key role in designing and building necessary systems to ensure highest-level quality, safety and efficiency in the management of anticoagulated patients.

“The Nursing Model for Anticoagulation Management was implemented to provide improved continuity of care to patients as AMS takes a more comprehensive role in anticoagulant management for patients across the care continuum. Previously, care was fragmented and task oriented. Patients often received care from several nurses during an episode of care, which did not consider the concept of knowing the patient. By treating patients as unique individuals the Nursing Model for Anticoagulation Management has a significant impact on therapeutic decision-making, allowing this important value in nursing to be actualized.”

“A clear vision and team effort were key to our success; keeping staff informed and involved as concepts were developed and implemented. Understanding that major change takes time, effort, continuous evaluation and rethinking kept things moving forward. Outstanding support from our IT partners who worked tirelessly to learn our work and coordinate information technology initiatives with the needs of our practice.”