Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism

Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism

Blood clots are a leading cause of preventable deaths in hospitals nationwide. AHRQ’s free publication, “Preventing Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism: A Guide for Effective Quality Improvement” gives your facility guidance on how to prevent dangerous blood clots in hospitalized patients.

Contact the AHRQ Clearinghouse at 1-800-358-9295 or email AHRQPubs@ahrq.hhs.gov. Get free shipping when you mention AHRQ Promo code 44. To preview the publication, visit here.

Current News

Victor Wembanyama’s Scariest Opponent Wasn’t the Knicks. It Was a Blood Clot.

Victor Wembanyama’s Scariest Opponent Wasn’t the Knicks. It Was a Blood Clot. By Leslie Lake, Volunteer President, National Blood Clot…

Saint Francis Hospital Named Oklahoma’s First National Blood Clot Alliance VTE Center of Excellence™

Tulsa, Oklahoma — The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is proud to announce the designation of Saint Francis Hospital as…