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Benchmarking: applications to transfusion medicine
Torunn Oveland Apelseth1, Laura Molnar, Emmy Arnold
1Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway. torunn.oveland.apelseth@helse-bergen.no
Transfusion Medicine Reviews
|January 13, 2012
Summary
Benchmarking in transfusion medicine requires structured comparisons to improve practices. The sentinel site model offers a sustainable starting point for initiating benchmarking programs.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Benchmarking is a structured process for improving practices through comparative analysis.
- Its application in transfusion medicine is crucial for enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify studies on benchmarking in transfusion medicine.
- To summarize existing benchmarking approaches and challenges.
- To provide recommendations for advancing benchmarking in the field.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of published literature was conducted.
- Studies compared at least two institutions or regions.
- Focus areas included blood utilization, safety, operational aspects, and blood donation.
Main Results:
- Forty-five studies were included, with a focus on blood utilization (35 studies).
- Seven studies were classified as benchmarking, two as trending, and 36 as single-event.
- Three benchmarking models were identified: regional, sentinel site, and institutional-initiated.
Conclusions:
- Benchmarking approaches are needed in transfusion medicine.
- Key challenges include defining best practices and cost-effective data collection.
- The sentinel site model is recommended as a starting point, with the regional model as an ideal goal.
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