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AABB Audioconference Series 2011
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Quality Measures of Performance for Implementation of Automation in the Transfusion Service
Track : Quality Education
Program Code: 114653
Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM  EST
DIRECTOR :
Mrs. Jayanna Slayten, MS, MT(ASCP)SBBcm, SBB Educ. Coordinator, Indiana Blood Center
MODERATOR :
Mrs. Jayanna Slayten, MS, MT(ASCP)SBBcm, SBB Educ. Coordinator, Indiana Blood Center
SPEAKER (S):
Linda Walton, MT(ASCP)SBB, CLS, Blood Bank Supervisor, St Jude Medical Center
Decisions, Decisions...Use of a Decision Matrix Management Tool in the Selection of an Automated Blood Bank Analyzer
Maryann Womack, MBA(ASCP)SBB, Manager, Transfusion Service, Florida Hospital
Automation Innovation
Description
As workload in the blood bank increases and the shortage of lab professionals threatens, the addition of automation in the blood bank allows for improved efficiency and staffing. During the selection process of a new analyzer, quality metrics and methods can aid in decision making. This program will discuss the use of decision tools and cost/benefit models for the selection and implementation of automation in the blood bank.

  • Clarify parameters to consider when evaluating the appropriate blood bank analyzer for a facility.
  • Define the use of decision matrix management tools in the selection of automation in the blood bank.
  • Review the cost/benefit model that may be used to evaluate different types of automated blood bank analyzers.


CE CategoryCE Value
California Clinical Laboratory Personnel 1.5
California Nurse 1.9
Florida Laboratory Personnel 1.8
General Attendee 1.5
Physician 1.5
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