Session Information
AABB Audioconference Series 2009
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Transfusion Safety & Positive Patient ID @ Bedside
Track
:
TECHNICAL/CLINICAL
Program Code:
094583
Date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Shelvi McFadden, MLS(ASCP), Transfusion Service Supervisor, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
MODERATOR
(S):
Shelvi McFadden, MLS(ASCP), Transfusion Service Supervisor, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
Rodeina Davis, BS, Vice President & CIO, BloodCenter of Wisconsin
SPEAKER
(S):
Alfonso Gutierrez, MS, RFID Lab Director, University of Wisconsin
Frank Nizzi, DO, Vice President of Clinical Services, Blood Systems
Ralf Knels, MD, medical doctor, German Red Cross Blood Donation Service East
Description
Transfusion safety is the number one concern for clinicians and laboratory professionals when patients are transfused. Blood transfusions are given to improve a patient's clinical conditions. Positively identifying the patient before, during and after transfusion is necessary for ensuring the right product is given to its intended recipient. This session will explore all aspects of providing a safe transfusion to a patient with the use of positive patient ID.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- Discuss the importance of ransfusion safety.
- Discuss the responsibility of Transfusion Service and Nursing with regards to positive patient ID.
- Explore and discuss available technology for achieving positive patient ID at the bedside.
- International data about misidentification and the origin of the failures.
- List and discuss mechanisms of achieving positive patient ID in Transfusion Service and at the bedside.
| CE Category | CE Value |
|---|---|
| California Clinical Laboratory Personnel | 1.5 |
| California Nurse | 1.8 |
| Florida Laboratory Personnel | 1.8 |
| General Attendee | 1.5 |
| Physician | 1.5 |
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