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Transfusion-to-cross-match community comparison data

D B Krier1, F E Richards

  • 1Oregon Medical Professional Review Organization, Portland 97205, USA.

American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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Implementing type-and-screen testing over cross-matching in Oregon hospitals significantly reduced blood transfusion costs. This shift improved blood supply availability and decreased waste, saving over $500,000 annually.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • National blood supplies face critical shortages, necessitating efficient blood replacement and utilization strategies.
  • The Oregon Medical Professional Review Organization (OMPRO) investigated blood replacement processes in acute care hospitals.
  • The study focused on comparing the cost-effectiveness and utilization of type-and-screen versus cross-match procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of shifting from cross-matching to type-and-screening on blood utilization and costs in Oregon hospitals.
  • To assess the potential for cost savings and improved blood supply management through optimized testing protocols.
  • To demonstrate the benefits of minimal procedural changes in blood ordering and testing.

Main Methods:

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  • A two-phase study involving data collection, hospital feedback, and post-monitoring.
  • Comparison of type-and-screen utilization against the more common and expensive cross-match procedure.
  • Analysis of blood transfusion costs and utilization ratios before and after intervention.

Main Results:

  • The ratio of blood units used to units cross-matched increased from 0.569 (1992) to 0.577 post-intervention.
  • Statewide transfusion costs decreased from an estimated $6,423,900 in 1992 to $5,909,700 in 1994.
  • An annual savings exceeding $500,000 was achieved through the implemented changes.

Conclusions:

  • Minimal changes in blood ordering and testing procedures can lead to significant cost savings in transfusion medicine.
  • Adopting type-and-screen testing enhances blood supply availability and reduces waste.
  • The study highlights the importance of efficient blood management strategies in healthcare settings.