The use of a World Health Organization Transfusion Basic Information Sheet to evaluate transfusion practice in Croatia

Skodlar, Jasna; Štimac, Davor; Majerić-Kogler, Višnja; Doughty, Heidi; Sibinga, Cees Smit

doi:10.1111/j.1423-0410.2005.00666.x

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“…Because of the limitations of our system in the informed consent of transfusion and examination of pre‐transfusion infectious diseases, after implementing BTMIS, the adequacy rate of transfusion medical records had increased from 74.8% to 90.4%. Although our adequacy rate of transfusion medical records was higher than the rates of 10.6% reported in a study from Germany and 80% reported by Skodlar et al [23, 24], other measures should be taken to further improve the adequacy.…”

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Information technology improves the quality of transfusion practice in China

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Background and Objectives: Transfusion services in China must establish a quality management system, and regular inspection of quality indicators is an important component of quality management. Although the positive role of information technology in reducing human errors has been widely reported, its role in improving transfusion quality indicators still requires further study. This study explores the role of information technology in improving the quality of transfusion practice. Materials and Methods:We developed an optimized blood transfusion management information system and then analysed the changes in four quality indicators before and after using the system to clarify the role of information technology in improving the quality of transfusion practice.Results: After using the optimized system, the completeness rate for transfusion request forms increased from 81.5% to 99.3%; an unqualified doctor's signature was the most common incomplete content (0.45%). The appropriate transfusion rate increased from 87% to 99.4%, and red blood cell and frozen plasma utilization in most surgical departments decreased. Although the reporting rate for adverse transfusion reactions increased from 0.22% to 0.49%, these increases might be partly due to changes in transfusion regulations. The adequacy rate of transfusion medical records increased from 74.8% to 90.4%. Overall, the inadequacy of informed consent for transfusion, pre-transfusion laboratory tests and documentation of the transfusion process were reduced from 6.4%, 6.2% and 12.6% to 1.7%, 2.0% and 5.9%, respectively. Conclusion:Information technology can play an important role in improving the quality of transfusion practice, as part of a programme of medical education, regular audit and other measures.

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Transfusion audit of blood products using the World Health ORganization Basic Information Sheet in Qazvin, Islamic Repubic of Iran

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East Mediterr Health J

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We assessed the practicality of using the transfusion Basic Information Sheet (BIS) for data collection, to determine the overall adequacy of physician documentation of blood product transfusion, and to make an audit of the appropriateness of blood product transfusion. The transfusion process and clinical indications for transfusions administered to adult hospitalized patients in 3 tertiary care teaching hospitals in Qazvin were prospectively reviewed. Adequate documentation was achieved in 62.6% of all transfusion episodes, range 41%-73%, depending on the medical specialty; 15.7% of red blood cells and whole blood requests, 40.8% of platelet requests and 34.1% of fresh frozen plasma requests were inappropriate. BIS-based information along with data collection can be used to provide feedback regarding the effectiveness of and compliance with local and national transfusion guidelines.

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The use of a World Health Organization Transfusion Basic Information Sheet to evaluate transfusion practice in Croatia

Abstract: The Basic Information Sheet can be incorporated into bedside clinical practice. We have identified the need to encourage clinicians to determine and document their transfusion targets before prescribing blood components.

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Information technology improves the quality of transfusion practice in China

Information technology improves the quality of transfusion practice in China

Transfusion audit of blood products using the World Health ORganization Basic Information Sheet in Qazvin, Islamic Repubic of Iran

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