Stop the Clot

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), including Deep Vein Thrombus (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), is a common and serious medical condition that affects up to one million Americans each year. The SimSuite DVT and PE Program focuses on prevention, early identification and initial treatment, based on the American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Venous Thromboemolism.

Training Objectives

• Discuss the magnitude of the healthcare problem associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE).
• Distinguish between the pathophysiological processes for venous thromboembolism.
• Select the risk factors associated with DVT and PE.
• Compare the recommended diagnostic modalities utilized in the evaluation of patients with suspected DVT and PE.
• Apply evidence-based practice recommendations for DVT and PE prophylaxis.
• Give examples of thromboprophylaxis measures to prevent the development of venous thromboembolism.
• Differentiate between treatment options for patients diagnosed with DVT and PE.
• Summarize the steps of implementing a venous thromboembolism quality improvement program.

Program Benefits

• Documentation of staff competence and compliance
• Consistent training across all staff
• Integration into Quality Improvement Programs
• Program based on guidelines, tools and research from the American College of Chest Physicians
• Continuing education credits available (CE Statement
  This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Activities that are approved by AORN are recognized as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the presentation.
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MSC Training Solution

MSC has several options for delivering the DVT and PE Program to your team:

• Comprehensive training tool kit, including pre-programmed scenarios using the Laerdal SimMan^® human patient simulator
• Full-service training events, featuring didactic lecture and hands-on skills training
  • Training events at your hospital
  • Train-the-Trainer services
• On-line course

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Contact us today to learn more about the SimSuite DVT and PE Program.