Florida-VTE-Registry

Welcome to the Florida VTE Registry

Background

House Bill 1421 – Improving Screen for and Treatment of Blood Clots – Emily Adkins Family Protection Act

Establishes new statewide requirements for screening, training, and reporting to improve venous thromboembolism prevention and care in health care settings and assisted living facilities.

  • This bill amends section 385.102 Florida Statute to add chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic critical illness, and genetic predisposition for venous thromboembolism to the list of chronic diseases and conditions.
  • This bill requires hospitals with an emergency department and ambulatory surgical centers to develop policies and regularly train staff to screen for and treat venous thromboembolisms using evidence-based best practices.
  • This bill mandates updated in-service training for certified nursing assistants in nursing homes on recognizing and responding to venous thromboembolism symptoms and procedures.
  • This bill requires assisted living facilities to provide new residents with educational information (e.g., a pamphlet) about venous thromboembolism risk factors, signs, and symptoms.
  • This bill establishes a statewide venous thromboembolism registry.

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Florida VTE Registry Contacts:

National Blood Clot Alliance – info@stoptheclot.org

Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention