Resources for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Together, we can reduce hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism.
Because together we can make a difference in preventing hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE). How? By giving you access to useful educational resources. As our partner in prevention, you’ll access educational content to help grow awareness with evidence, best practices, and a community of other clinicians to support the fight against HA-VTE. Together, we can keep patients safe. Together, we can reduce HA-VTE.
Understanding the prevalence of VTE
The more you know about it, the more you can do to prevent it. With the right actions, HA-VTE is often preventable.1
Clinical evidence
Learn from evidence-based practices and guidelines to enhance your HA-VTE prevention program.
Implementing VTE prevention best practices
Discover practical applications and strategies from other nurses. Read articles and watch videos to learn best practices from other nurses.
Understanding the prevalence of VTE
DVT Debunked: The severity of deep vein thrombosis
The Smart Compression™ Educates DVT Debunked series introduces several common misconceptions – or myths – about blood clot prevention and provides resources and evidence to clarify and educate. This month: the severity of deep vein thrombosis.
DVT Debunked: Who is at risk?
For so many people, blood clots can seem like a danger that's unlikely to touch them. However, it's important that all patients understand that potentially fatal venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that can affect nearly anyone.
Support the fight against VTEs on World Thrombosis Day
On October 13, join us in proud support of World Thrombosis Day, a year-long campaign that focuses attention on thrombosis education.
Clinical evidence
Overlooked risk factors
When it comes to venous thromboembolism (VTE), there are certain at-risk patient populations you likely know to watch, but there are many other less familiar risk factors that can also increase the risk of blood clots.
DVT Debunked: Mobility safety
The Smart Compression™ Educates DVT Debunked series introduces several common misconceptions – or myths – about blood clot prevention and provides resources and evidence to clarify and educate. This article focuses on mobility safety.
Patient safety recommendations
With the global coronavirus pandemic causing heightened focus on patient care, we're highlighting patient safety in hospitals. A top way to avoid unnecessary complications and deaths is to work on preventing blood clots — or venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Implementing VTE prevention best practices
DVT Debunked: mobility requirements for preventing blood clots
The Smart Compression™ Educates DVT Debunked series introduces several common misconceptions – or myths – about blood clot prevention and provides resources and evidence to clarify and educate. This article highlights mobility requirements for preventing blood clots.
Go green this Earth Day
This Earth Day, let’s work together toward securing a healthier future for not only patients, but the planet. Read about 3 simple ways for your medical facility to go green this Earth Day.
Tracking the effectiveness of VTE prevention protocols
To reduce post-surgical VTE rates, hospitals should implement and practice risk assessments and prophylaxis protocols. By following these three tips, you can help your hospital design and streamline effective VTE prevention protocols.
Resources for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Earn CE credits and learn about VTE prevention best practices
Cardinal Health has developed an accredited series of free nursing modules on VTE prevention.
Patient compliance survey tool
See blood clot prevention tools
The risk for hospital-acquired VTE is a serious concern ― but that risk isn’t always addressed with the preventive care it deserves.
