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The SHOT Team have updated the Near Miss definition and reporting guidance following feedback from reporters. The changes are intended to provide more clarity regarding which Near Miss and Near Miss – Wrong Blood in Tube (WBIT) events are reportable to SHOT. These changes can be found on page 9 of the Definitions document. Please […]

From the Patient Blood Management Team at NHS Blood and Transplant We are delighted to announce the launch of ‘Blood Assist’ the new patient safety app supporting safe blood transfusion. Developed by the Patient Blood Management Team at NHS Blood and Transplant, this free app provides a step-by-step approach to safe and appropriate blood component administration. Incorporating up to date guidance, […]

A document covering the essentials for bedside transfusions for health care professionals has been drafted collaboratively by SHOT, NBTC and RCPath. Please feel free to use this educational document in addition to your local policies. Please note that this document is an aide memoire and not designed to be a training document. Individuals not trained […]

Avoidable, Delayed or Under/ Overtransfusion (ADU) Highlights Webinar 28 January 2021 | 14:00-15:00 GMT The SHOT Team is pleased to announce our first Webinar of 2021 covering the Avoidable, Delayed or Under/ Overtransfusion (ADU) chapter of the Annual SHOT Report 2019. This 1-hour webinar is free to access and will include: A 40 minute presentation […]

The FAHR Webinar 2020 is now available to watch on YouTube and Vimeo. There will be an associated SHOTcast coming soon! For more on FAHR, please have a look at the following resources: see page/slide 99-102 in the Cases from the 2019 Annual SHOT Report Febrile, Allergic and Hypotensive Reactions (FAHR) Cumulative Data SHOT bites […]

We have a number of free, foldable 2019 SHOT Summaries available to order from NHSBT Leaflets. The 2019 SHOT Summary is a handy, pocket-sized resource which includes easy-to-digest information from the 2019 SHOT Report, including key recommendations, transfusion safety graphics and highlight data. The SHOT Summary is the perfect engagement tool for getting people thinking […]

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Annual SHOT Report 2019 – Febrile, Allergic and Hypotensive Reactions (FAHR) Highlights Webinar 02 December 2020 at 14:00 GMT The SHOT team are excited to announce our final Webinar of 2020 covering the Febrile, Allergic and Hypotensive Reactions (FAHR) chapter of the Annual SHOT Report 2019 along with a 7-year trend analysis. This 1-hour webinar […]

The SHOT team are excited to announce our second topic specific webinar, covering the Transfusion-Transmitted Infections (TTI) chapter of the 2019 Annual SHOT Report! This 1-hour webinar is free to access and will include a 40 minute presentation and 20 minute Q&A session. Full details can be found in the attached poster. This webinar will […]

Please see the flyer below for the RCPath Advances in Transfusion Symposium as a one-day virtual meeting on 26th Nov 2020 bringing together experts from various clinical disciplines and transfusion science to update on key developments and includes a presentation from SHOT. The programme also includes a BBTS session and presents an excellent opportunity for […]