A new award given by the North American Thrombosis Forum which provides recognition to airlines that have made significant commitment to preventing DVT and raising awareness of its potentially fatal complications.
In light of DVT Awareness month in March, NATF is launching the DVT Free Flight Award to raise awareness and reduce the risk of developing DVT/PE while traveling.

Click here to view NATF's DVT Free Flight Award Brochure

NATF focuses on the prevention and awareness of DVT, some risk factors include: dehydration, immobilization, age, pregnancy, high-levels of estrogen, and obesity.

Airline passengers provide a captive audience for raising awareness about these risk factors. NATF's September 2009 preliminary survey was a step in partnering with the airline industry in raising awareness and preventing DVT.

Instructions:

NATF is looking for airlines that are the most creative and accurate in developing DVT/PE awareness messages using a vareity of mediums. Examples include: informational cards placed in the seat pockets on flight, an article on DVT/PE in the flight magazine, risk assessment sheet, PSA or other form of communication.

Benefits to Airline:

• International recognition of best health practices during long-distance flghts
• Media attention
• Recognition at NATF's Celebration of Gratitude Awards Dinner and Fundraiser
• Presentation of DVT Free Flight Award Certificate of participation electronically for airline's website and a framed certificate
• Recognition on NATF's website, social networking pages and press materials

Award Guidelines:

The North American Thrombosis Forum would like to provide international recognition to airlines that have made significant commitment to preventing DVT and its potentially fatal complications. The DVT Free Flight Award will be presented to the airline company who provides the most creative and accurate information on the subject of DVT/PE to their passengers.

Click here to view the NATF scorecard the judges will use to determine the winners.