Appropriate VTE Prevention and Treatment: Delivering Quality Care From the Inpatient to the Outpatient Setting

A recent multinational survey based on acute care hospital chart reviews utilized American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines to assess the risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). Survey results showed that less than half of at-risk medical patients received ACCP-recommended VTE prophylaxis, highlighting the important need for proactive identification of at-risk medical patients in acute care through stratification and institution of guideline-recommended preventive measures. In addition to inconsistent recognition and underutilization of appropriate preventive strategies, there are also important clinical needs concerning the treatment of VTE. For instance, the transition from the hospital environment to the home or other outpatient setting is a time when suboptimal management or gaps in communication can adversely impact outcomes. Recognizing these clinical gaps in patient care, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) responded by establishing prophylaxis and treatment of VTE as a safety priority in their currently published National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs).

This webcast-on-demand will assess important topics in VTE management, including methods to assess risk for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), duration of VTE prophylaxis, and important issues relevant to the contemporary treatment of VTE.

Available until April 21, 2011.
Physicians: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™
AAFP: 1.00 Prescribed credit
Nurses: 1.0 contact hours
Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hours (.1 CEUs)

This activity is co-provided by Global Education Group and SCEPTER™.