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STK-01: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis

CBE ID
0434
1.4 Project
Neurology
Endorsement Status
Endorsed with Reserve Status
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

This measure captures the proportion of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients who received VTE prophylaxis or have documentation why no VTE prophylaxis was given on the day of or the day after hospital admission.

This measure is a part of a set of eight nationally implemented measures that address stroke care (STK-2: Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy, STK-3: Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter, STK-4: Thrombolytic Therapy, STK-5: Antithrombotic Therapy By End of Hospital Day 2, STK-6 Discharged on Statin Medication, STK-8: Stroke Education, and STK-10: Assessed for Rehabilitation) that are used in The Joint Commission’s hospital accreditation and Disease-Specific Care certification programs.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients who received VTE prophylaxis or have documentation why no VTE prophylaxis was given on the day of or the day after hospital admission.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients

    • Exclusions

      • Less than 18 years of age
      • Length of Stay < 2 days
      • Length of Stay > 120 days
      • Comfort measures only documented on day of or day after hospital arrival
      • Enrolled in clinical trials related to stroke
      • Admitted for elective carotid intervention

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed with Reserve Status Neurology Project 2015-2016
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
    • Steward
      The Joint Commission
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
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