The Transfusion Committee: Putting Patient Safey First

By Sunita Saxena

Although the establishment of hospital committees to review blood usage is not a new concept, it has become increasingly important for transfusion committees to assume a far greater role in blood management. Evolving regulations for blood utilization monitoring and an increased emphasis on patient safety make in-house transfusion committees esseantial. This publication proivides updated information on the committee's composition, function, and implementation and will be useful both for facilities with established transfusion committees and for those seeking to create one. Several helpgul forms are included onthe accompanying CD for downloading and customizing for individual facilities. Topics of Interest: * Justification for dedicated transfusion committe * Committee organization and function * The impact of accrediting organzations * Relationships with blood centers * Managing conflicts of interest within the committee * Quality tools for the transfusion committee * Blood management and the transfusion committee * Implementing and managing a successful committee

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563952238
• ISBN13: 9781563952234
• Release Date: January 1823
• Publisher: Amer Assn of Blood Banks
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.5" x 6.8"