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Collaborative working to reduce VTE.

Emma Gee¹, Lynda Bonner

¹King's College Hospital Foundation Trust, London.

|October 6, 2012

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King's College Hospital's thrombosis team improved venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention by partnering with clinical staff. This collaborative approach, focusing on positive practice and individual needs, successfully changed hospital-wide VTE prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Clinical Practice Improvement
Thrombosis Prevention

Background:

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a significant healthcare concern.
Effective VTE prevention strategies are crucial for patient safety and outcomes.
Previous VTE prevention initiatives may have faced challenges in implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe innovative methods used by a hospital thrombosis team to enhance VTE prevention practices.
To outline a structured, collaborative approach to implementing changes in clinical practice.
To identify key factors contributing to successful practice change in a healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

A structured approach focusing on positive aspects of existing practice.
Formation of partnerships with clinical staff, avoiding a dictatorial style.
Establishment of a nurse and midwife link network.
Valuing the individuality and specific needs of different clinical areas.

Main Results:

Successful implementation of changes in the trust's VTE prevention practice.
Increased engagement and collaboration with clinical staff.
Demonstrated effectiveness of a partnership-based approach to practice change.
The nurse and midwife link network proved fundamental to success.

Conclusions:

Collaborative, staff-focused strategies are effective for improving VTE prevention.
Valuing clinical area individuality is key to successful healthcare practice change.
Innovative, partnership-driven methods can overcome barriers to implementing VTE prevention protocols.