Inclusion criteria
- Adults (≥ 16 years) admitted to a participating ward
- Admitted for ≥ 24 hours
- Both elective and non-elective admissions
Exclusion criteria
- Day-case admissions discharged in < 24 hours
- Patients admitted directly to ICU (separate VTE pathway)
- Patients receiving palliative end-of-life care where prophylaxis is not appropriate
- Obstetric admissions (covered by separate maternity VTE audit)
Audit standards
| # | Standard | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VTE risk assessment completed within 24 hours of admission | ≥ 95% | NICE NG89, 1.1.1 |
| 2 | Appropriate thromboprophylaxis prescribed (or contraindication documented) | ≥ 95% | NICE NG89, 1.4–1.5 |
| 3 | Reassessment of VTE risk and bleeding risk at 24 hours | ≥ 90% | NICE NG89, 1.1.3 |