VTE Risk Assessments

For Healthcare Professionals

Hospital Protocols for Venous Thromboembolism

To prevent hospital-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) and related morbidity, every hospital worldwide should establish and enforce a VTE protocol. Protocols may vary by institution and country, but should include a VTE risk assessment that is tied to proper prevention and treatment guidelines.

While some countries have established mandated protocols, the majority have not. That is why the campaign urges hospitals, healthcare systems, policymakers and hospital quality review organizations around the world to make VTE protocol and prevention a priority patient safety issue.

Guidelines and Resources

Global VTE Resources Available for Campaign Partners

Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: Second Update of the CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report

Published in CHEST Journal

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Clinical Pathways in the Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism

Published by Ministry of Health Malaysia (2013)

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Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Published by European Society of Cardiology (2014)

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Stroke VTE Safety Recommendations

Published by Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety

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Venous Thromboembolism Measures

Published by The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (2008)

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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment

Published by NHS England (2020)

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Asian Venous Thromboembolism Guidelines: Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

Published in The Asian Venous Thrombosis Forum (2012)

Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Admitted to Australian Hospitals

Published by National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Practice Guideline (2012)

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OB VTE Safety Recommendations

Published by Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety

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Preventing Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism: A Guide for Effective Quality Improvement

Published by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2016)

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Venous Thromboembolism in Over 16s: Reducing the Risk of Hospital-Acquired Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism

Published by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2019)

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