Abstract

To identify gaps in practice, opportunities for improvement and decrease venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Authors

Cynthia W. Ward

Author Details

Cynthia Ward, DNP, RN-BC, CMSRN, ACNS-BC

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Psi, Xi Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Carilion Clinic, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Venous Thromboembolism, DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis--Prevention and Control, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis, Nursing Practice, Evidence-Based

Conference Name

AMSN Annual Convention

Conference Host

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

Conference Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Conference Year

2015

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Self-submission

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An evidence-driven campaign to decrease venous thromboembolism

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

To identify gaps in practice, opportunities for improvement and decrease venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.