LOCAL POLICIES
VTE Prevention Staff Education Standards
​These standards ensure clinical staff are trained to effectively identify and prevent VTE, reducing preventable harm. Organisations should set compliance targets and use surveillance data to monitor progress, supporting high-quality, consistent patient care and improved safety.
VTE Prevention Policy
VTE (Venous Thromboembolism) Prevention Policy outlines the guidelines and best practices to reduce the risk of blood clots in patients. By adhering to this policy, healthcare staff aim to minimize the incidence of VTE and enhance overall patient care.
Below are some local Trust policies for reference.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University of Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
CoaguChek Devices for Point-of-Care INR Testing
Outlines the governance, safe use, and quality assurance processes for CoaguChek devices used within the Trust for point-of-care testing (POCT) of International Normalised Ratio (INR) levels. The aim is to ensure that all INR testing is accurate, reliable, and performed in accordance with clinical governance standards and manufacturer guidance.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Coaguchek INRange Agreement- 2024
Coaguchek INRange Training Programme 2017
Assessments for INRange
INR self-testing Patient Information Leaflet
VTE Risk Assessments
A Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment identifies patients at risk of developing blood clots such as DVT or PE. It evaluates factors like mobility, medical history, and recent surgery to guide appropriate prevention.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
VTE risk assessment for Inpatient
Paediatric VTE risk assessment
Day Surgery Unit - VTE risk assessment
TRIP Cast score for lower limb immobilisation
Hospital Associated Thrombosis Policy
Sets out how the organisation prevents, identifies, and investigates blood clots linked to hospital care. It ensures timely VTE risk assessment, appropriate prevention measures, and consistent review of HAT cases in line with NHS England standards.