[Requirements for Issuing Blood Products?]

In the Epic re-build at one of the facilities that I am working with, we hope to build a requisition that the RN can print when the administration order is placed. This requisition would have the patient's name, MRN, product requested with modifications/attributes etc. In addition it would ask the the following questions with check-marks: 1. Is this transfusion indicated based on patient symptoms and/or lab values? 2. Does the patient have a current signed consent for transfusion in the medical record? 3. Does the patient have a patent IV? 4. Are you prepared to monitor the patient for suspected transfusion reaction?

The RN would be required to check these boxes - before the lab would release the component. Any suggeestions of other questions? Feedback?

Melanie Jorgenson, RN BSN

Hospital Transfusion Safety Officer

Puget Sound Blood Center - Seattle, WA

[Transfusion Order Form]

Would anyone be willing to share screenshots of their Epic Blood Orders? I am working with an organization in revising their current orders.

Thanks!

Melanie Jorgenson, RN BSN

Hospital Transfusion Safety Officer

Puget Sound Blood Center- Seattle, WA