We are revising our mass casualty/ disaster plan. The computer system we use (Sunquest) is not ideal for Emergency Release of products because if you use it, it automatically collects the TS specimen. We are keeping the E-Release/Mass Casualty on downtime. Does anyone use unit tags that are carbon copy? This seems like it would be the next best process in chaos to keep up with who is getting what. We do use carbon copy transfusion records - but in mass casualty situation would rather use just the unit tag.
Also, how would your facility handle physician signatures for uncrossmatched blood?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!