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A novel approach to improving efficiency and cost saving in preoperative blood preparation
Author(s) -
Patel Sephalie Y.,
Edwards David A.,
Boulware David C.,
Serdiuk Andrew,
Cook Susan J.,
Benson Kaaron,
Rice Mark J.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1111/trf.14331
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine
BACKGROUND Preoperative ordering of blood products has been an area of optimization due to considerable variability among physicians; overpreparation can lead to extra costs and underpreparation of blood can potentially compromise patient safety. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We examined the potential cost savings of extending the storage interval of a presurgical type‐and‐screen sample from 7 to 14 days, thereby reducing the need for a new specimen on the day of surgery. RESULTS Sensitivity analysis showed annual cost savings for our institution to be an estimated $38,770 ($22,420‐$73,120). CONCLUSION These results are even more robust when incorporating the additional potential savings from improved operating room efficiency.