Improving Compliance with the Core Measure VTE-1 (Venous Thromboembolism) Prophylaxis

This project was based on a multidisciplinary approach that focused on the admission process for every patient more than 18 years old admitted to acute care to ensure that the correct measures were put in place to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' core measure VTE-1. The project incorporated the principles of Lean daily management and used the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) model for process improvement.

This case study is part of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association's annual Quality Excellence Achievement Awards. Each year, IHA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Illinois hospitals and health systems in continually improving and transforming health care in the state. These organizations are improving health by striving to achieve the Triple Aim—improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction), improving the health of populations, and reducing the per capita cost of health care—and the Institute of Medicine's six aims for improvement—safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. To learn more, visit https://www.ihaqualityawards.org/javascript-ui/IHAQualityAward/