This included and overview from SHOT, WBIT – common themes and lessons learnt, practical steps regrading accurate patient identification and patient identification from a laboratory aspect. The presentation also highlighted the challenges of ensuring positive patient identification from a hospital and patient point of view. Relevant resources, both from SHOT and external sources, were also signposted.
Additional resources:
SHOT/ NHSBT animations for sampling and bedside check
SNBTS Safe blood sampling for Transfusion video: available via TURAS Learn
The strange case of Penny Allison
Blood Assist; available to download from Apple and Android app stores and as a web based version
CAS Alert: Safe Transfusion Practice: Use a bedside checklist
Safer temporary identification criteria for unknown or unidentified patients