Implementation of a novel real-time platelet inventory management system at a multi-site transfusion service

Transfusion
Alwyn Titus GomezCalvino Cheng

Abstract

Blood platelets (PLTs) are a valuable commodity. Management of their inventory has implications both for patient care and for the cost of health care delivery. There are a variety of different methods of managing PLT inventory currently in practice and multiple theoretical models aimed at improving PLT inventory metrics. In this study we evaluate the ability of a novel electronic dashboard system that monitors and displays both PLT inventory and patient data to improve transfusion metrics at a quaternary health care center. The Capital District Health Authority is a quaternary health care center that transfuses approximately 2500 PLT units annually. To improve PLT discard rates a novel, low-overhead system that interfaces with the laboratory information system and displays real-time data between transfusion sites on PLT inventory and orders was implemented in November 2011. This study examines the transfusion quality metrics data from the 24 months before and after implementation. A significant reduction in mean monthly PLT outdate rate was observed after the implementation of the PLT dashboard suite from 24.5% (n = 24, SD ± 6.4%) to 15.1% (n = 24, SD ± 6.4%; p < 0.001). PLT age at time of transfusion was also reduced from 3.60...Continue Reading

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Aug 12, 2016·Transfusion Medicine·M SekharZ Chaudhry
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Aug 25, 2020·Annals of Laboratory Medicine·Hyun-Ji LeeIn-Suk Kim
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