National / International Policies
Care Quality Commission - Duty of candour guidance
The intention of this regulation is to ensure that providers are open and transparent with people who use services in relation to care and treatment. It also sets out some specific requirements that providers must follow when things go wrong with care and treatment.
British Society for Haematology – Use of vena cava filters
The objective of this guideline was to provide healthcare professionals with clear guidance on the management of VC filters.
British Society for Haematology – Travel related VTE
The guideline informs practitioners involved in counselling patients regarding travel-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE). It aims to provide information on the incidence of thrombosis, risk factors for thrombosis and strategies for the prevention of thrombosis.
NHS Standard Contract
The NHS Standard Contract includes a National Quality Requirement for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment. This requirement mandates that 95% of inpatients aged 16 and over admitted to a hospital be risk-assessed for VTE on admission each month.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists - Thrombosis and Embolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium, Reducing the Risk (Green-top Guideline No. 37a)
This guideline provides advice on the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy and birth and following delivery.
NICE Quality Standard 201, venous thromboembolism in adults
This quality standard covers reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people aged 16 and over who are in hospital. It also covers diagnosing and treating VTE in all people aged 18 and over.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - Prevention and management of venous thromboembolism
The guideline identifies adult patient groups at risk of venous thromboembolism and describes the available methods of prophylaxis as well as diagnosis and management of VTE.
NICE-Venous thromboembolism in over 16s: reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
This guideline covers assessing and reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE or blood clots) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in people aged 16 and over in hospital. It aims to help healthcare professionals identify people most at risk and describes interventions that can be used to reduce the risk of VTE.
NHS England Digital: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment Collection
The VTE Risk Assessment Collection ensures all hospital patients are assessed for VTE risks within 14 hours of admission. Data is collected electronically to guide preventive care and improve patient safety. This process helps reduce hospital-acquired blood clots and supports national health monitoring