
UK transfusion safety initiatives
Annual SHOT Reports Digital Object Identifiers (DOI)
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Annual SHOT Reports Digital Object Identifiers (DOI)
Wrong Blood In Tube (WBIT) Investigation template
To assist in the investigation of wrong blood in tube (WBIT) events, SHOT have developed a WBIT investigation template. This form includes sections to help identify barriers and human factors (individual task related, equipment, team related, organisational, etc) that may contribute to WBITs. Using this template may help determine causal and contributory factors and improve patient safety by identifying gaps in knowledge and practice.
PSIRF and impact on haemovigilance in England
This document aims to answer questions regarding the recording, reporting and investigation of transfusion related adverse incidents in England following the introduction of PSIRF.
New cell free fetal DNA discrepancy investigation form
The following template has been developed to assist hospital laboratories in investigation where cord D-types are discrepant with D-type predicted by cffDNA screening.
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The A-E Decision Tree to facilitate decision making in transfusion
Consenting patients prior to transfusions (based on the SaBTO guidance and NICE guidance NG24)
HFIT and SEIPS Supplementary material 2020
IT supports anti_D Ig management in pregnancy
Safe Transfusion Checklist 2020
Safe transfusions in haemopoietic stem cell transplant recipients – 2021
SHOT Safety Notice 01: Emergency Preparedness – 2021
SHOT Safety Notice 02: SRNM – 2022
SHOT Safety Notice 02: SRNM – 2022 – Gap Analysis Action Plan
TACO pre-transfusion risk assessment
TACO Incident Investigation Guidance Tool (Updated March 2024)
UK TRANSFUSION GUIDANCE IN RESPONSE TO THE SHORTAGE OF BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES