VTE. Assess. Prevent.

A short video animation reminding NHS staff to risk assess all patents for VTE (blood clots).

More at http://www.eoe.nhs.uk/vte-assess-prevent

VTE -- venous thrombo-embolism -- is a significant cause of mortality, long-term disability and chronic ill health. There are around 25,000 preventable deaths from VTE each year in UK hospitals - that's more than MRSA, AIDS, breast cancer and road traffic accidents combined.

VTE Assess Prevent is a campaign that reminds all hospital staff involved in the care of inpatients, to make sure all their patients are risk assessed for VTE, and that those patients receive the recommended preventative treatment.

Developed with the help of focus groups of clinical and front line staff in four hospitals across the region, the campaign features a distinctive look to make a very clear and simple message.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• health
• doctor
• hospital
• VTE
• DVT
• blood
• clot
• NHS
• communications