Smart Prevention Starts Here: How ORBIS U EPR Transforms VTE Safety in NHS Hospitals

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains one of the leading causes of preventable harm in hospitals across the UK. Despite well-established guidelines and mandatory risk assessments, hospital-acquired VTE continues to drive up morbidity, extend hospital stays, and strain resources across NHS Trusts.

A new white paper by clinical and digital health experts explores how ORBIS U EPR can directly support NHS hospitals in tackling this persistent challenge. From admission to discharge, ORBIS U delivers a digital-first approach to managing VTE risk—enabling earlier identification, consistent adherence to NICE protocols, and measurable improvements in patient safety and operational efficiency.

The Digital Gap in VTE Prevention

Up to 60% of VTE events are hospital-associated. While the tools to reduce this risk exist, clinical audits continue to highlight inconsistent documentation, delayed reassessments, and variability in prophylaxis application. With fatal pulmonary embolism still among the top causes of preventable hospital deaths in the UK, it’s clear that digital support is not just helpful—it’s essential.

This is where ORBIS U EPR steps in.

• Admission: ORBIS U automatically flags new patients for VTE risk assessment within 14 hours, helping clinicians meet NICE targets.
• Prevention: Prophylaxis decisions are guided by predefined order sets, with built-in alerts that prevent prescribing errors.
• Reassessment: Changes in patient condition automatically trigger reassessment workflows, ensuring risks are never overlooked.
• Escalation: Suspected DVT or PE? Clinicians can initiate diagnostics and escalate care directly from the bedside using ORBIS U tools.
• Treatment & Discharge: ORBIS U Speech supports hands-free, structured documentation—enabling swift discharge summaries that embed follow-up and anticoagulation plans.

What’s more, modules like clinalytix Medical AI go a step further, using machine learning to detect signs of deterioration before symptoms become visible—offering clinicians vital lead time to intervene.

What Could This Mean for the NHS?

In a typical NHS Trust managing 20,000 adult admissions per year, a conservative digital improvement scenario projects 60 fewer VTE events annually. That’s a potential direct cost avoidance of up to £300,000, not counting the indirect benefits: fewer ICU stays, reduced readmissions, better coding for tariff reimbursement, and stronger auditability.

With an expected return on investment within 6 to 12 months, this is more than a digital upgrade—it’s a strategic enabler for safer, more efficient care.