Background: In-hospital venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains an important preventable cause of morbidity/mortality. Multiple risk assessment models (RAMs) for VTE in hospitalized medical patients have been developed, validated, and endorsed by several national societies. Despite evidence and guidelines supporting risk stratification for VTE prevention, data suggest that prophylactic measures are not appropriately utilized. In a nation-wide [...]

Background: Novant Health is a leading healthcare provider in North Carolina, with 15 hospitals and 14 ambulatory surgery centers across the state. In the preoperative assessment arena, there are currently ten pre-admission testing clinics that are staffed by either hospitalists, anesthesia providers, or both. Variable preoperative assessment criteria exist for each surgical location, with no [...]