Closed Loop Barcoded Patient-Specific Blood Products System
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2017
To enhance patient safety, reduce errors, and streamline workflows for blood product administration. Closed-loop systems are effective in reducing errors and improving efficiency in blood product management.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Quality Improvement, Productivity, Workflow Redesign, Cost Saving, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals, Time Saving, Data Visualization, Automation
About this Content
Aims
To enhance patient safety, reduce errors, and streamline workflows for blood product administration.
Background
Manual blood transfusion workflows relied on paper processes, phone calls, and manual verification, leading to delays and errors.
Methods
Implemented a closed-loop barcoding system to verify MRN, blood product codes, and supply batches with automated dashboards for real-time order review.
Results
Eliminated 450 phone calls; reduced monthly staff workload by 59 hours. Projected annual savings: $65,178.
Conclusion
Closed-loop systems are effective in reducing errors and improving efficiency in blood product management.
Lessons Learnt
Real-time dashboards and barcode scanning improved safety, traceability, and workflow efficiency.
Additional Information
Recognized for enhancing patient safety and reducing clinical risks.
Keywords
Closed Loop System, Blood Transfusion, Workflow Automation, Patient Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Haematology |
Project Lead(s) | An Xing Hui |
Project Member(s) | Susan Lim Tsui Tsui |
Connect with this contributor!
An Xing Hui - xing_hui_an@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
4_NUH_Closed_Loop_Barcoded_Patient_Specific_Blood_Products_System_combine.pdf