Blood Transfusion Safety Checklist - FREE PDF
Verify blood transfusion safety at bedside.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Each transfusion
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Nursing
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: AABB, Joint Commission NPSG.01.03.01, FDA
Compliance Review
Review AABB requirements.
- Policy and procedure followed?
- Documentation complete and accurate?
- Regulatory requirements met?
Process Verification
Verify process implementation.
- Staff competent in process?
- Required equipment/supplies available?
- Process effective for patient safety?
Patient/Resident Impact
Assess impact on patient care.
- Patient safety maintained?
- Patient dignity and rights respected?
- Patient satisfaction addressed?
Findings & Corrective Actions
Document audit findings.
- Audit Result
- Deficiencies Found
- Corrective Actions Required
- Follow-up Required?
- Auditor Signature
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
Patient Safety & Identification
Verify patient safety protocols and identification procedures
- Two patient identifiers used before procedures?
- Fall risk assessment completed?
- Call light within patient reach?
- Bed in lowest position with brakes locked?
Medication Safety & Management
Verify medication handling and administration practices
- Medications stored securely and at proper temperature?
- Controlled substances properly secured and counted?
- No expired medications in stock?
- High-alert medications properly labeled?
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Why Use This Blood Transfusion Safety Checklist?
This blood transfusion safety checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nursing professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: each transfusion.
Ensures compliance with AABB, Joint Commission NPSG.01.03.01, FDA. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Blood Transfusion Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 8 sections: Compliance Review, Process Verification, Patient/Resident Impact, Findings & Corrective Actions, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed each transfusion. Each completion takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Who should use this Blood Transfusion Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Nursing 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.