Educational and Electronic-Based Tools to Mitigate the Risk of Transfusion Adverse Events. Issue 6 (3rd November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ding, Jennifer; Krey, Rebecca; Malone, Laura; Merrill, VeRonika; Krouss, Mona; O'Brien, Jennifer; Fontaine, Magali J.
• Is Part Of: Journal for healthcare quality. Volume 43:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: e84
• Page End: e90
• Publication Date: 2021-11-03
• Subjects: transfusion reactions -- transfusion guidelines -- patient safety; Medical care -- Quality control -- Periodicals; Quality assurance -- Periodicals; 362.1
• DOI: 10.1097/JHQ.0000000000000297
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1062-2551

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The transfusion of blood products is a widely used practice but comes with the risk of transfusion-associated adverse events and fatalities. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate if strict adherence to transfusion guidelines would lead to a decrease in the rate of transfusion reactions that occurred when blood products were given outside of established indications. Hospital-wide educational programs and dedicated electronic transfusion order sets were used to encourage adherence to guidelines. A secondary aim of this study was to evaluate if a decrease in the incidence of transfusion reactions also lead to a decrease in associated healthcare costs.