Blood transfusions are a critical component of modern healthcare, but ensuring that the right blood reaches the right patient every time is paramount to patient safety. Errors in blood transfusion can lead to severe consequences, including serious patient harm or even death. This is where iRISecure – Blood Tracking steps in, offering a robust RFID tracking solution designed to enhance patient safety and improve the management of blood inventory in healthcare institutions.
Increased Patient Safety
iRISecure – Blood Tracking significantly enhances patient safety by automating and documenting the blood transfusion process. Key safety features include:
- Real-Time Expiration Reports: Automated alerts notify staff of approaching blood expiration dates, reducing the risk of using outdated blood products.
- Prevention of Stockouts: Accurate documentation and real-time inventory tracking ensure that the necessary blood types are always available.
- Time-Limit Alerts: Notifications ensure that blood removed from storage is used within safe time limits, preventing the use of compromised blood.
Improved Inventory Control
Efficient inventory management is crucial to avoid wastage and ensure the availability of essential blood products. iRISecure – Blood Tracking offers:
- Comprehensive Inventory Management: The system tracks blood inventory across all areas of a hospital, providing a real-time view and alerting staff when it’s time to reorder.
- Advanced Analytics: Utilization data helps adjust inventory levels according to actual usage, preventing both shortages and overstock.
- Web-Based Platform: Staff can quickly locate required blood products, ensuring timely availability for transfusions.
Elimination of Manual Data Entry
Manual data entry is time-consuming and prone to errors. iRISecure – Blood Tracking leverages RFID technology to automate this process, ensuring compliance with AABB and FDA regulations. Benefits include:
- Enhanced Traceability: The system captures item-level details and associates them with the correct patient, meeting traceability requirements.
- Seamless Integration: Integrates with hospital information systems (HIS) and electronic medical records (EMR), documenting blood dispensation without manual input.
- Standardized Workflow: Reduces employee documentation workload while enforcing consistent, safety-focused procedures.
Robust Analytics
The data captured by iRISecure – Blood Tracking provides valuable insights into blood management processes:
- Usage Patterns: Analyzes blood product usage frequency and suggests adjustments to stock levels.
- Automated Alerts:Notifies staff about expiring blood and blood that has been out of refrigeration for too long.
- Efficiency Tracking: Monitors the time taken for blood to move through checkpoints, improving process efficiency.
- Employee Accountability: Tracks compliance with proper workflows, identifying areas for staff training and process improvement.
Seamless EMR and HIS Integration
Integration with existing hospital systems is crucial for streamlined operations. iRISecure – Blood Tracking offers seamless connectivity with:
- Major EMR Systems: Compatible with Cerner, EPIC, Allscripts, Meditech, and more.
- Custom Interfaces: Mobile Aspects customizes interfaces to match hospital systems, ensuring secure data handling behind the hospital firewall.
Request a Demo
Experience the comprehensive benefits of iRISecure – Blood Tracking and see how it can transform your blood transfusion processes. Request a demo today to learn more about how this powerful RFID tracking solution can enhance patient safety, improve inventory control, eliminate manual data entry, and provide robust analytics.
Contact Us to schedule your demo and take the first step towards safer, more efficient blood management in your healthcare institution.