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.

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