Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting & CTTXPO 2011
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Bar Code Technology in Blood Administration: Validation and Implementation
Track
:
QE - Quality Education
Program Code:
9423-QE-IT
Date:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
PST
Location:
32 A/B
DIRECTOR
:
Jennifer Rhamy, MBA, MA, MT(ASCP)SBB, HP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LABORATORY ACCREDITATION, THE JOINT COMMISSION
MODERATOR
:
Teresa Anderson, MT(ASCP)SBB,CQA(ASQ)
SPEAKER
(S):
Ms. Suzanne Butch, MA, MLS(ASCP)SBB, CM, Administrative Manager - Blood Bank, University of Michigan Hospitals
Chris Bushe, MHSA, MT(ASCP), Clinical Director of Quality Lab & Imaging, HCA Medical Center
John Kemp, MD, Associate Chair of Pathology for Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement, University of Iowa Health Care
Description
Laboratory accreditors have requirements for identification of the unit and patient prior to transfusion. This workshop discusses the regulatory requirements and the application of modern bar code technology as a patient safety check, focusing on the validation and implementation of the technology to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Describe the validation approach utilized by HCA for use of bar codes as a second identification source for blood administration.
- List the applicable standards and regulations that apply to patient and unit identification for blood administration.
- Review the experience of the University of Iowa replacing blood bank arm bands with bar code technology identification.
| 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 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.
Online Access
(Code: 9423-QE-IT)
Attendee/Member:$25 USD
Attendee/Non-Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Non-Member $50 USD - Your Price
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