Hospitals with Highest Blood Clot Prevention (VTE) Rate in Kentucky
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.
31 hospitals reportingin Kentucky
Kentucky — Blood Clot Prevention (VTE) Rate at a Glance
76.94%
Kentucky Average
82.18%
US National Average
31
Hospitals Reporting
Kentucky performs worse than the US average for blood clot prevention (vte) rate. The state average (76.94 %) is 5.24 lower than the national average (82.18 %). Higher scores indicate better performance.