Blood Product Transfusion Safety Checklist
Follow comprehensive blood product transfusion safety protocol including dual verification, patient monitoring, and transfusion reaction surveillance.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Every blood transfusion
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Nurse/Physician
- Total Items: 33
- Compliance: AABB Standards, Joint Commission NPSG.01.03.01, FDA Blood Safety
Pre-Transfusion Verification
Dual verification before starting
- Informed consent signed?
- Type and screen current (<72 hours)?
- Two RN verification at bedside?
- Patient identified using two identifiers?
- Blood band matches unit tag?
- ABO/Rh compatibility verified?
- Expiration date verified?
- Unit visually inspected (no clots, discoloration)?
Baseline Vital Signs
Pre-transfusion vital signs
- Temperature recorded?
- Blood pressure recorded?
- Heart rate recorded?
- Respiratory rate recorded?
- O2 saturation recorded?
Transfusion Initiation
Starting the transfusion
- IV access patent and appropriate?
- Blood administration tubing used?
- Appropriate filter in place?
- Started slowly for first 15 minutes?
- Patient observed at bedside for 15 min?
Ongoing Monitoring
During transfusion monitoring
- Vital signs at 15 minutes?
- Vital signs at 30 minutes?
- Vital signs post-transfusion?
- No signs of transfusion reaction?
- Completed within 4 hours?
Reaction Assessment
Monitor for transfusion reactions
- No fever/chills/rigors?
- No rash/urticaria/itching?
- No dyspnea/wheezing?
- No back/flank pain?
- No hypotension?
- If reaction, protocol followed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Infection control per CDC/Joint Commission
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Isolation precautions followed correctly?
- Sharps containers not overfilled?
- Appropriate PPE available and used?
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Why Use This Blood Product Transfusion Safety Checklist?
This blood product transfusion safety checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nurse/physician professionals, this checklist covers 33 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: every blood transfusion.
Ensures compliance with AABB Standards, Joint Commission NPSG.01.03.01, FDA Blood Safety. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Blood Product Transfusion Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 33 inspection items across 6 sections: Pre-Transfusion Verification, Baseline Vital Signs, Transfusion Initiation, Ongoing Monitoring, Reaction Assessment, Infection Prevention & Control. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed every blood transfusion. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Who should use this Blood Product Transfusion Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Nurse/Physician professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.