Bedside Quality Assessment of Transfusion Programs
Program Code: 210-QE
Sunday, October 24, 2004
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

SPEAKERS
Jeff Wagner, MA, Oklahoma Primary Care Association
Laurie Rogenski, RN, MS, Genesis Health System
Donna Hendrix, RN, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Phil Keane-Egan, BSN, RN, RM, National Haemovigilance Office

DESCRIPTION
This hands-on session will feature presentations, group discussions, and demonstrations that highlight different approaches to establishing a comprehensive program for quality assessment of transfusions.
Patient outcomes, improvement and business case data to support establishing Transfusion Safety Officer or similar positions in hospitals will be discussed.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe methods used to establish a bedside quality assessment of transfusion programs in hospitals
• Compare different implementation approaches and tools for direct observation audits of transfusions
• Explain the role of the Transfusion Safety Officer and similar roles throughout the world
• Discuss patient care improvement and business case data supporting the establishment of Transfusion Safety Officer or similar positions in hospitals in the US

AUDIENCE
Physicians, Technologists, Nurses, Managers/Supervisors

PROGRAM LEVEL
Basic to Intermediate