SCAI 2026 Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism-Developing a Multidisciplinary PERT Program: Lessons Learned and Best Practices, Dr. Li

Developing a Multidisciplinary PERT Program: Lessons Learned and Best Practices, Dr. Li

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The speaker explains how to build a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) at a hospital, emphasizing that current guidelines give it a Class I recommendation. Key steps include finding a clinical champion, forming a multidisciplinary core team, and tailoring the program to local hospital workflows. A successful PERT needs clear triggers for consultation, 24/7 support, standardized documentation, and post-PE follow-up pathways. The program should also track outcomes like mortality, bleeding, length of stay, and readmissions. Institutional buy-in depends on quality improvement, efficiency, revenue, and sustainability through shared call, transfer protocols, and ongoing growth.

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Keywords

Pulmonary Embolism Response Team

PERT

multidisciplinary team

hospital workflow

quality improvement