Charles Bates II: As told by Vonda Vaden Bates (Raising awareness of hospital-associated venous thromboembolism)

Summary

Vonda Vaden Bates is an alliance builder and leadership coach. For over 30 years Vonda has guided professionals to succeed on behalf of their organisations and careers. She helps people move from potential to action, set and reach goals, manage engaged teams, and communicate with influence.

In 2013 Vonda decided to contribute her skills on behalf of safety in healthcare after researching how her husband, Yogiraj Charles Bates, died from one of the most common preventable causes of death, hospital-associated venous thromboembolism. Advocating for every person in the care system, Vonda brings a compassionate voice, strategic skills, and collaboration expertise to improve communication and safety in healthcare.

The Patient Safety Movement share her story.