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5 Hours Improving VTE Prophylaxis and Patient Safety in the Surgical Setting: A Hospital-Specific, CME/CE-Certified Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative

Description: This hospital-specific CME/CE initiative explores how proven safety strategies from the aviation industry can be incorporated into everyday clinical practice to improve patient-centered care and reduce preventable medical errors in the surgical setting.

Format: Quality Improvement

Faculty: Victor F. Tapson, MD
Captain Jack Barker, PhD
Captain Jeff Cyr

Credits for: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists

 

Series: Performance Improvement Strategies in VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis

90 Minutes Improving VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis in Orthopaedic Surgery Patients

Description: Review clinical evidence and practical tips and resources that can help you improve the assessment of VTE risk and the selection of appropriate prophylaxis regimens for your hospitalized orthopaedic surgery patients.

Format: Newsletter

Faculty: Thomas L. Ortel, MD, PhD
John A. Abraham, MD
Richard J. Friedman, MD, FRCSC
Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD

Credits for: Physicians

 

Series: Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis of VTE in Cancer Patients

30 Minutes Reducing the Risk of VTE in Oncology Patients: Targeted Tools and Recommendations to Improve Patient Education and Provide Guideline-Based Care

Description: Read this e-publication to identify factors that increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in oncology patients, learn to apply guideline recommendations for VTE prophylaxis in this patient population, and describe key aspects of patient education regarding VTE and its prophylaxis.

Format: Publication

Faculty: Alok A. Khorana, MD, FACP

Credits for: Physicians

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