RATE OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM RISK ASSESSMENT AND CALORIC REQUIREMENT CALCULATION IN PATIENTS WITHIN 24-HOURS AFTER ADMISSION AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF MALDIVES

Background: Venous thromboembolism and malnutrition are significant contributors to increase morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. It is therefore important to ensure quantified assessment of risk of venous thromboembolism and daily caloric requirement of these patients.This project was conducted to determine and improve the rate of venous thromboembolism risk assessment and caloric requirement calculation in patients within 24-hours after admission at a public tertiary care hospital of Maldives. Methods: This audit and quality improvement project was held at Addu Equatorial Hospital, S. Hithadhoo, Maldives from 02/03/2026 to 10/05/2026. First step was to audit the pre-intervention rate of venous thromboembolism risk assessment and caloric requirement calculation. After this, structured intervention was introduced for five weeks period. At completion of intervention period, re-audit was performed.