Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis section of hospital medication charts
The NIMC and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme hospital medication chart (PBS HMC) include a section on VTE prophylaxis. The National Inpatient Medication Chart (NIMC) (day surgery) incorporates a modified VTE prophylaxis section.
Use of charts with a VTE prophylaxis section
The VTE prophylaxis section in the NIMC is intended to prompt prescribers to assess all adult patients for risk of VTE on admission and prescribe appropriate VTE prophylaxis.
This section should be used in conjunction with the hospital’s approved VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis policies, protocols or guides. In line with national and international guidelines, the Commission recommends that health services develop a formal strategy that addresses the prevention of VTE.
This section of the charts is based on piloting and significant local and national development work.
