Preventing hospital associated VTE - a practical approach
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Join our webinar as it explores effective, evidence-based strategies to reduce the incidence of hospital-associated venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE)—a leading and preventable cause of hospital-related mortality. Drawing from real-world quality improvement initiatives, the session provides practical tools and frameworks for implementing reliable VTE prevention protocols in clinical settings.
- Understand the impact of HA-VTE as a significant patient safety and public health issue, and why prevention is critical.
- Identify evidence-based prophylaxis strategies tailored to different inpatient populations, including pharmacologic and mechanical options.
- Apply practical implementation techniques such as standardized order sets, risk assessments, and performance tracking to improve VTE prevention outcomes.
12:00 CDT
Prezenter
Greg Maynard, M.D., M.Sc., MHM
Clinical Professor of Medicine - CQO, UC Davis Medical Center
Dr. Maynard is Chief Quality Officer at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois, then completed his residency and chief residency at the University of Arizona Banner Good Samaritan / Carl Hayden VA Internal Medicine program in Phoenix. After serving as an Associate Program Director at the same program, he served as the Chief of Hospital Medicine at UC San Diego for 12 years, before moving on to assume CQO duties at UC Davis in 2015.