Fewer than 60%
of surgical patients receive appropriate prophylaxis
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Wynne Parry
Essential Insights contributor, healthcare writer
of surgical patients receive appropriate prophylaxis
of medical patients receive appropriate prophylaxis
Identified by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The problem | How to address it |
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No standardized protocol or order sets. |
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Too many order sets. |
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Inadequate guidance. |
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Guidance bypassed. |
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Guidance used incorrectly. |
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The problem | How to address it |
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Prophylaxis not administered. |
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Inadequate mobilization. |
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Excessive central venous catheterrelated VTE risk. |
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The problem | How to address it |
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Patient refuses. |
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The problem | How to address it |
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Prophylaxis missed. |
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The problem | How to address it |
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No adjustment is made. |
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The problem | How to address it |
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Prophylaxis stopped too soon. |
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