Blood Specimen Requirement Chart & Order of Draw to Ensure Safe Draw Upon Collection of Blood Specimen
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
To provide ICU/HD nurses a bedside checklist for safe and accurate blood specimen collection. Bedside checklist improved safety, reduced errors, and enhanced staff compliance with established protocols.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management, Preventive Approach
About this Content
Aims
To provide ICU/HD nurses a bedside checklist for safe and accurate blood specimen collection.
Background
Errors in blood specimen collection were observed due to improper sequence and patient misidentification.
Methods
Implemented bedside pictorial guides and reference charts for the order of draw and sample adequacy.
Results
Achieved zero errors post-implementation; improved staff adherence to blood collection protocols.
Conclusion
Bedside checklist improved safety, reduced errors, and enhanced staff compliance with established protocols.
Lessons Learnt
Visual aids and accessible guides enhance workflow accuracy and patient safety.
Keywords
Blood Specimen, Workflow, Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Intensive Care Medicine, Haematology |
Project Lead(s) | Choy Qiyun Grace |
Project Member(s) | Terry Ann |
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Choy Qiyun Grace - grace_choy@nuhs.edu.sg