Tools and resources Tools to help you put the guidance into practice. Audit and service improvement Audit resource Excel 79 KB 24 April 2019 Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists risk assessment tool PDF 84 KB 21 March 2018 Department of Health VTE risk assessment tool PDF 75 KB 21 March 2018 Baseline assessment tool Excel 414 KB 13 August 2019 Research recommendations Research recommendations information Guidance into practice About the Into practice guide Practical steps to improving the quality of care and services using NICE guidance