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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Systems Engineering
  • Process Management
  • Information Systems

Background:

  • Blood banks are critical healthcare components with complex, interrelated processes.
  • Current lack of a comprehensive blueprint for Blood Banking and Transfusion (BB&T) processes hinders optimal operation.
  • Ensuring high-quality blood components, safe preservation, and timely transfusion is paramount.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a comprehensive process architecture for Blood Banking and Transfusion (BB&T) operations.
  • To create a blueprint for virtual BB&T organizations and improve strategic planning.
  • To provide a reference model for evaluating and improving existing BB&T processes.

Main Methods:

  • Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) process adapted for artifact creation.
  • Iterative development of a BB&T process architecture (BB&TPA) through four increments.
  • Validation of the BB&TPA at a reference hospital.

Main Results:

  • A Riva-based process architecture diagram (BB&TPA) was successfully developed.
  • The BB&TPA serves as a novel reference model for virtual BB&T organizations.
  • The architecture facilitates gap analysis, information system development, and accreditation inspections.

Conclusions:

  • The developed BB&TPA provides a foundational blueprint for BB&T operations.
  • This architecture enhances quality, strategic planning, and operational efficiency in blood banking.
  • The model is applicable for evaluating real-world BB&T units and guiding system development.