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VTE Safety Toolkit


Description

The VTE Safety Toolkit contains evidence-based tools for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

In the VTE Safety Toolkit providers will find the following information:

  • Prevention guidelines
  • Screening and assessment tools
  • Diagnostic algorithms
  • VTE treatment pathways
  • Anticoagulation management tools
  • Signs and symptoms and prevention methods
  • Outpatient treatment protocol
  • Patient testimonials
  • Links to additional resources
Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://vte.washington.edu/default.asp

Developer

University of Washington

Funding Sources

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Patient/Medication safety; Prevention and wellness


History

  • Release Date: 01/2007
  • Original Summary: 01/2008
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Last updated: May 19, 2008.