We are due to replace our computer server and I need to write a validation plan etc. What would be the main things I would need to consider, I have the following:

1. Check no corruption to traceability data and historical records

2. Check interfaces/ printing etc

3. Check compatibility rules

4. check special interest/warning flags are ok

5. Check stock entry/returns

6. Check input of results

7.Check password access levels for various activities/restrictions.

What other things would I need to considr, not only from the blood bank point of view- but Pathology/IT aspects too?

Many thanks!

I would say that you would have to re validate the entire system. Especially if the operating systems etc have changed on the new server. What blood bank system are you currently using?

We use iLaboratory (Apex), I was told by our Path IT folk that this was purely a change from the current server which was deteriorating to a new box....would this necessarily mean the operating system would change too?- sorry I'm hopeless with computer stuff !