SHOT Email Signatures
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Messages related to Transfusion Errors
Checklists save lives - collect the right unit
Double Trouble - only check one unit at a time
Checklist - get it right first time
IT supports safe transfusion
Is your transfusion necessary?
Every minute counts - PCC delays
Specific requirements for haemoglobinopathy patients
Do not delay - emergency transfusion saves lives
Make every transfusion decision matter
Learning from near misses
Work Accurately and Reduce Mistakes - WARM
Make every test matter - avoid unnecessary blood tests
Check for specific requirements
Accurate patient identification is fundamental
Paediatric blood prescribing
Near misses are good catches
Use the correct giving set and infusion device
Report incidents, benchmark and improve patient safety
Accurate patient identification is critical
The 7 C's of safe and effective communication
Messages related to Human Factors
Identify a risk - raise it fix it
Effective handovers improve patient safety
Today's good idea - tomorrow's safer practice
Haemovigilance is everyone's responsibility
A just and learning culture
All staff should receive holistic training
Short cuts cut lives short!
Seek signals for improvement from excellent care
Speak up for patient safety
Safe and effective handovers
Rushing compromises transfusion safety
Partnering with patients to enhance transfusion safety
Always take the safest path - never take shortcuts
Optimise interoperability to improve patient safety
Human factors is not the same as human error
Messages related to Transfusion Reactions
Treatment for febrile and allergic reactions
Report all pulmonary complications
Delayed reactions can occur after transfusion
Hyperhaemolysis - be aware!
Suspected HTR? Perform an eluate!
