New Blood Utilization Process

In the News
12.21.2011

New Blood Utilization Process

Begins Wednesday December 28th, 2011 at 0900

All blood component orders need to be made by filling out the new  Blood Component Order sheet 
  • Will be pre-printed with patient's identification in their chart
  • Will be used as the "order" for ALL blood products
  • No need to also write order in chart
  • If transfusion order given by phone, RN can complete order sheet from verbal order
  • Can be used for  on hold orders or for  transfusion orders
  • One order sheet will be used per transfusion episode
   (Orders written at the same time)
  • Ex: 1 order sheet for 2 Packed Cells
  • Ex: 1 order sheet for 2 Packed Cells and 2 units of Plasma
  • Ex: 1 order sheet for 2 Plasma, 10 Cryo, and 1 Platelet Pheresis

New Blood Utilization Process will allow LMHS to be compliant with TJC regulations

On the Order Sheet the indication for usage must be marked for each type of product requested
  • If none of the listed indications apply, write the indication under "Specify"  

We appreciate your help with the new process and making LMHS compliant with TJC regulations

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Wiss, LMHS Blood Bank Supervisor  x2956 or x2336.

See the physicians's lounges and dictation areas for samples of the form.