VTE Risk Assessments
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.
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
Clinical Pathways in the Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
Published by Ministry of Health Malaysia (2013)
Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Published by European Society of Cardiology (2014)
Stroke VTE Safety Recommendations
Published by Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety
Venous Thromboembolism Measures
Published by The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (2008)
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment
Published by NHS England (2020)
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)
OB VTE Safety Recommendations
Published by Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism: A Guide for Effective Quality Improvement
Published by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2016)
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)