Hospitals with Highest Blood Clot Prevention (VTE) Rate in Alabama
Percentage of inpatients who received recommended blood clot prevention (VTE prophylaxis). Blood clots in hospitalized patients are one of the most common preventable causes of death.
41 hospitals reportingin Alabama
Alabama — Blood Clot Prevention (VTE) Rate at a Glance
73.44%
Alabama Average
82.18%
US National Average
41
Hospitals Reporting
Alabama performs worse than the US average for blood clot prevention (vte) rate. The state average (73.44 %) is 8.74 lower than the national average (82.18 %). Higher scores indicate better performance.