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New VHAC Pulmonary Embolism Response (PERT) Protocol and Data Collection Form

Advancing Collaboration and Standardized Care Across Virginia

The Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI) is proud to support our partners at the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) in announcing the release of the new Pulmonary Embolism Response (PERT) Protocol — a statewide, evidence-based framework designed to improve the recognition and management of acute pulmonary embolism.


Developed by the VHAC PE Response Workgroup, a multicenter collaborative led by Dr. Michael Kelley of Carilion Clinic, this protocol reflects a unified effort among hospitals and clinical teams across the Commonwealth to bring consistency, speed, and precision to PE response.


Protocol Highlights

  • Rapid Activation Criteria – Clearly defined, evidence-based triggers for initiating the PERT response

  • Standardized Care Pathway – Guidance for PE evaluation, anticoagulation, and escalation of care based on risk level

  • Defined Roles and Workflow – Seamless coordination among ED, hospitalist, critical care, and interventional teams

  • Statewide Consistency – Aligns institutions under a shared framework for quality care and reporting

VHAC Pulmonary Embolism Response (PERT) Protocol
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Introducing the VHAC PE Data Collection Form

Turning Coordination into Measurable Impact



To complement the clinical protocol, the VHAC PE Response Workgroup has also developed the VHAC PE Data Collection Form, a secure, web-based submission tool that allows member institutions to record PERT activations and outcomes in real time.


This tool enables statewide data aggregation, helping identify trends, inform best practices, and guide future quality-improvement and research efforts.


Why Participation Matters

  • Supports continuous learning and quality improvement across institutions

  • Enhances statewide benchmarking and transparency in PE care

  • Builds the foundation for data-driven collaboration between VHAC and VCSQI partners


VCSQI proudly supports this initiative as part of our shared mission with VHAC to advance cardiovascular care through standardization, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.


Together, we are building a stronger, more connected system for PE management across Virginia.


Link to data collection form: https://form.jotform.com/243504491071047

 
 
 

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