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Clinical Pathway for the Outpatient Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

    Quality improvement project yielding an evidence-based clinical guideline for treating patients with uncomplicated pulmonary embolism at LVHN emergency departments using DOAC therapy and discharge. Contributions included team development, task management, exploring existing studies, recruiting physician participants, constructing an EMR tool, and promoting clinician buy-in designed to alleviate the burden associated with unnecessary hospitalization.

    Role: Project Leader

    Partner: Lehigh Valley Health Network

    Funding Source: Provided in-kind