TraQ Program of the BC PBCO

**Also see Continuing Education and Videos

Role of Nurses

Adams KW, Tolich D. Blood transfusion: The patient's experience. Am J Nurs. 2011 Sep;111(9):24-30.

Davis K, Hui CH, Quested B. Transfusing safely: a 2006 guide for nurses. Aust Nurs J 2005 Dec-2006 Jan;13(6):17-20.

Gray A, Melchers R. Transfusion nurses. The way forward. In: 2000-2001 SHOT Report (see bookmarks - "transfusion nurses", p. 21).

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). Quality improvement programme: safe and effective transfusion in Scottish hospitals � the role of the transfusion nurse specialist (SAET Study). April 2004

General / Literature

Evidence-based nursing resources

Perspectives from Dec. 15 issue of N Engl J Med featuring nursing practice:

Fairman JA, Rowe JW, Hassmiller S, Shalala DE. Broadening the scope of nursing practice. N Engl J Med 2010 Dec 15.

Aiken LH. Nurses for the future. N Engl J Med 2010 Dec 15.

Hijji B, Parahoo K, Hossain MM, Barr O, Murray S. Nurses' practice of blood transfusion in the United Arab Emirates: an observational study. J Clin Nurs. 2010 Oct 19. [Epub ahead of print] (Observational audit of practice)

Sellu DH, Davis RE, Vincent CA. Assessment of blood administration competencies using objective structured clinical examination. Transfus Med. 2012 Dec;22(6):409-17.

Stout L. Nurses' perceptions of transfusion training: an evaluation. Br J Nurs. 2013 Jan 24-Feb 13;22(2):S22-8.

USA (National Association of Neonatal Nurses): Prevention of acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus in newborns. Position Statement #3049. NANN Board of Directors, March 2010.Literature

Also see Audits (TraQ library)

Australia

Online Graduate Certificate in Transfusion Medicine (School of Nursing, University of Melbourne, Australia)

Blood Matters: Audit of blood transfusion policy, procedures and administration practice, 2011 (useful data collection forms)

BloodSafe e-learning (Australian CE modules)

ARC Blood Service

Flippin' Blood, ed. 2 (Quick reference guide for administering transfusions, blood component info, & more)

Does my patient require irradiated blood components?

Pack check (Check of blood component bag prior to transfusing)

BloodSafe Checklists- See Safety Resource Files for conditions of use:

Nursing admin checklist (Sept. 2008)

Red cell transfusion audit checklist for patient's notes (Dec. 2008)

Blood Matters: Transfusion nurse resources (e.g., job description, value of transfusion nurse)

Canada

BC PBCO:

Documents developed for the BC Transfusion Transmitted Injuries and Surveillance System (TTISS):

TTI 0001 Quick Reference Guide - Response to Transfusion Reaction

TTI 0002F Model Transfusion Reaction Report Form (lacks section that serves as blood collection record)

TTI 0003F Model Transfusion Reaction Report Form (includes section that serves as blood collection record)

Safe Transfusion Practice videos (view online)

Transfusion Ontario / ORBCoN

Bloody Easy: E-Learning Program for Health Care Professionals involved in Transfusion Medicine