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Improving transfusion safety: implementation of a comprehensive computerized bar code-based tracking system for

R W Askeland1, S McGrane, J S Levitt

  • 1The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA. ryan-askeland@uiowa.edu

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|March 19, 2008
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A new bar code system significantly reduced blood transfusion errors and sample rejections. This enhanced patient safety by improving the accuracy of patient and blood product identification during transfusions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Patient Safety
  • Health Care Technology

Background:

  • Accurate identification of patients, blood samples, and components is crucial for safe blood transfusions.
  • Transfusion errors pose a significant risk to patient safety.
  • Existing identification methods can be prone to errors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a comprehensive bar code-based computerized tracking system.
  • To identify and prevent errors in blood transfusions.
  • To enhance patient safety through improved identification processes.

Main Methods:

  • A bar code-based computerized tracking system was developed and pilot tested.
  • The system utilized a data network, wireless devices, and bar-coded labels.

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  • Hospital-wide implementation was followed by data analysis comparing pre- and post-implementation periods.

    • Main Results:

    • Incident reports decreased from 41.5 to 7.2 per month.
    • Blood sample rejection rates dropped from 1.82% to 0.17%.
    • The system identified various errors, with misscans and skipped steps being most common initially. Mistransfusions were estimated to occur once every 100 months.

    Conclusions:

    • The bar code system effectively detected and prevented identification and matching errors.
    • Implementation led to a reduced proportion of rejected blood samples.
    • The system significantly increased patient safety in blood transfusion processes.