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[Distinctive tabard: A solution to avoid work interruptions in the blood transfusion?]
T Sapey1, S Leo-Kodeli2, M Roy3
1Cellule hémovigilance, ARS, centre Val-de-Loire, 131, rue du Faubourg Bannier, BP 74409, 45044 Orléans, France.
Summary
Wearing a distinctive tabard during blood transfusions significantly reduces interruptions of work (IW). This simple intervention enhances patient safety by minimizing disruptions in critical care settings. Further strategies can build upon this finding.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Patient safety in transfusion medicine
Background:
- Interruptions of work (IW) during blood transfusions can lead to adverse events.
- Implementing interventions to minimize IW is crucial for enhancing patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of wearing a distinctive tabard in reducing interruptions of work during blood transfusions.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to nurses in 5 healthcare facilities before and after a 2-month period of wearing a tabard during transfusions.
- Data from 101 pre-tabard and 91 post-tabard surveys were collected.
- Statistical analysis, including the Student t-test, was used to compare IW rates.
Main Results:
- Before tabard use, the number of nurses experiencing IW was equal.
- After tabard use, 58% of nurses did not experience IW, compared to 42% who did.
- A statistically significant decrease in IW was observed with tabard use (P=0.009).
Conclusions:
- Wearing a tabard during blood transfusions is a statistically significant method for reducing interruptions of work.
- This intervention represents a foundational step towards improving the safety of transfusion procedures.
- Additional measures, such as information campaigns, are recommended to further enhance safety.
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