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Keywords
outpatient settings, blood transfusions
Disciplines
Nursing
Description
As the US population ages and delivery of care in outpatient settings is on the rise, ambulatory blood utilization is expected to increase (Menis, et. al, 2009). Outpatient blood transfusions are considered a viable option for patients who are stable, anemic, transfusion-dependent, or receiving ongoing treatment. Same day outpatient blood transfusion offers several benefits, including quality of life, reduced hospital stays, and minimized risks associated with longer hospitalizations, while also allowing patients to continue their daily routines.
Outpatient transfusions allow patients to receive treatment at a time and location that is convenient for them, improving access to care and reducing the burden on patients and their families. Another benefit of offering outpatient transfusion is consistency of staff who are familiar with patient and procedure and not utilizing emergency center or inpatient beds for those who may have higher acuity or level of care beds.
Outpatient transfusion patients are scheduled Monday-Saturday morning on 1S SSU. The unit is not a dedicated infusion center but is very efficient in caring for transfusion patients in addition to the outpatient surgical population.
Publication Date
5-2025
Recommended Citation
Cooper M, Miller M. Improving efficiency in outpatient blood transfusions. Presented at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital; 2025 May 6-12; Royal Oak, MI.
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Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2025.