The SCRIPT group has published new Essential standards for safe transfusion in clinical IT systems, marking an important step forward in strengthening patient safety across transfusion practice.
Click here to access the Essential standards for safe transfusion in clinical IT systemsThe standards set out clear, mandatory requirements for IT systems used in safety‑critical transfusion workflows, including patient identification, sample labelling, ordering, administration, and management of transfusion events.
Designed for system suppliers, healthcare organisations, and transfusion teams, the standards provide a practical framework to support safe system design, procurement, implementation, and ongoing assurance.
They emphasise:
- Robust patient identification and barcode scanning
- Interoperability between systems
- Clear audit trails and traceability
- Decision support aligned with national guidelines
- Strong governance and safety controls within digital workflows
This work has been endorsed by the four UK national transfusion committees and developed collaboratively with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and partners across the UK transfusion community.
Acknowledgements
The SHOT team extend their sincere thanks to all those involved in drafting, reviewing, and refining these standards. The collective expertise and commitment of contributors have ensured a high‑quality, practical resource grounded in clinical best practice and patient safety