Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Data Set
The purpose of the Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Data Set is to quantify the number of PATIENTS (aged 16 and over) admitted to hospital, who are risk assessed for Venous Thromboembolism using the Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Tool to allow appropriate preventative treatment based on guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Overview
Introduction
The purpose of the Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Data Set is to quantify the number of PATIENTS (aged 16 and over) admitted to hospital, who are risk assessed for Venous Thromboembolism using the Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Tool to allow appropriate preventative treatment based on guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Collection and submission
All providers of NHS funded acute hospital care (including NHS Foundation Trusts and Independent Providers of acute NHS services) must complete this data collection.
Data on Venous Thromboembolism risk assessments is uploaded onto the Strategic Data Collection Service (SDCS) each month no later than 20 working days after the month end. Revisions to the data set before the cut off date are allowed, however revisions made after the cut off date must be made in liaison with NHS England.
Further guidance
For further guidance on the Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Data Set, see the:
Mandation
The Mandation column indicates the recommendation for the inclusion of data.
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M = Mandatory: this data element is mandatory and the technical process (e.g. submission of the data set, production of output etc) cannot be completed without this data element being present.
Specification
SUBMISSION IDENTIFIER
To carry the submission identifier details.One occurrence of this group is required. |
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Mandation |
Data Elements |
M |
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M |
VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM RISK ASSESSMENTS
To carry the numbers of Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessments carried out in the month and the total patients admitted. |
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Data Elements |
M |
ADMITTED PATIENTS RISK ASSESSED FOR VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN MONTH TOTAL |
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Also Known As
This data set is also known by these names:
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Short name | Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment |