PRISM
Advancing the quality and effectiveness of pulmonary embolism care.
The PERT team model transformed emergency response to pulmonary embolism (PE). PRISM ensures that this excellence continues, connecting education, outreach, standards, data, and outcomes into one unified framework—a multidisciplinary approach that brings clarity and illuminates excellence in every facet of PE care. PRISM institutions receive certification as Centers of Excellence and have access to the PERC database, with associated fees waived through 2029.
mission
Our mission is to advance the quality and effectiveness of pulmonary embolism care by integrating research, continuous improvement, and standardized practices that optimize outcomes for every patient.
vision
We envision a healthcare community where shared standards, collaborative learning, and real-world data drive the highest level of care for patients with pulmonary embolism worldwide.
The PRISM program is supported by our industry partners
Innovator level
Advocate level
Meeting the need.
By streamlining services and opportunities, removing barriers to participation, and addressing the factors limiting growth, we’re meeting the need for effective, high quality PE care worldwide.
Our goals
- To accredit 100 sites worldwide over 3 years
- To provide open access to PE Centers of Excellence
- To provide certification and continue to build the PERC Quality Assurance Database
- To establish standards of care using real-world evidence and landmark studies
- To expand, enhance, and disseminate educational resources and programming
Strategic Pillars
Quality
PURPOSE
Establish a robust quality assurance infrastructure across PE care providers
FOCUS AREAS
Standardized metrics, benchmarking, and performance dashboards
Standards
PURPOSE
Define, update, and implement evidence-based best practices for PE care
FOCUS AREAS
Clinical pathways, guideline alignment, and care consistency
Outcomes
PURPOSE
Measure and improve patient-centered results using real-world data
FOCUS AREAS
Mortality, recurrence, recovery, and long-term outcomes
Research
PURPOSE
Advance discovery through multicenter collaboration and outcomes science
FOCUS AREAS
Registry-based research, innovation, and publications
Education
PURPOSE
Empower the PE community through education and shared learning
FOCUS AREAS
Live programming, interactive learning, online education, and networking
Outreach
PURPOSE
Increase public and professional awareness of PE recognition and prevention
FOCUS AREAS
Community campaigns, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement
PRISM Sites
Ashdod, Israel
Phoenix, AZ United States
Dallas, TX United States
Become a
part of PRISM.
Applications for PRISM are open. If you’re interested in joining PRISM or becoming a PRISM partner, please fill out the form below or email prism@pertconsortium.org, and we’ll get back to you.