EHBK
The acronym that explains Lifesouth's values
S afety
T eamwork
A difference
R eputation
S tewardship
Proper location and accessible. Needle is in the green area, pin is in place, inspect hose and nozzle for any damage and document on equipment tag monthly.
Inspecting fire extinguisher
Two conditions that may qualify for an allogenic donation and are not charges for the blood draw.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis or Secondary Polycythemia due to Testosterone Therapy
When using a trip scale, the venipuncture is performed and blood flows through the tubing after the hemostats are removed.
Start Time
The scanner should be cleaned daily to achieve optimum scanner function and instrument longevity. Keep the scanner clean by following the instructions
DCPM.3.4, Perform Document Scanner Maintenance.
When handling PHI as a part of an employee's job duties, there are 2 regulating entities that maintain donor confidentiality.
HIPAA
HITECH
The code of federal regulations that ensure all employee's have the right to a place of employment free from hazards likely to cause physical harm and/or death.
OSHA
Prior to venipuncture and at bedside there should be donor verifications of name and date of birth
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When samples cannot be obtained using the standard technique or being collected for miscellaneous testing.
Remember: if there are no tubes, there is no unit.
Collecting Blood Samples via Vacutainer
When signing the SDR regardless of who did the I/P and Venipuncture, it is important to always
Ensure the person reviewing the SDR has actually reviewed the data.
Reporting events that occur when the safety, purity or potency of any blood components maybe compromised.
Deviation
These are used for sharps disposal and require a biohazard bag with documentation of the employee ID who placed it in service/30 day expiration as well as closed date when 3/4 full or date expires. Whichever comes first.
Biohazard Waste Containers
If there is no physical address for the donor and they provide a phone number and an email address. Proceed with registration by using these steps.
Donor Center address and add no physical address in the comments section
A donor weighs less than 127lbs. and the 1st phlebotomy was a dry stick and donor gives consent.
Second phlebotomy
If the SDR is labeled with DINs and the SDR does not include a DIN on the back.
Write the first stick DIN on the back, and write your initials and the date next to this notation. Rescan
When an employee clocks out, leaves their work station and ceases to work including checking emails and answering phones and is considered not available for work.
Meal Period
Designed to provide both workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures for handling or working with particular substances.
Safety Data Sheets
The order in which a whole blood bag should be labeled at bedside per SOP.
SDR, Tubes, Bag
If a donor fails to complete blood donation within 20 mins and the whole blood bag is at least half way filled.
Low Volume
Long Draw
If documents are attached to an SDR (such as a parental permission form, Flowsheet, or a doctor’s note) append the documents to the SDR.
IBBIS.9.1.2, Append Documents to an SDR.
We work together with mutual respect, personal integrity, a spirit of cooperation and remarkable professionalism to meet community needs.
Teamwork
Ensuring equipment, snacks and drinks are in date and approved for use. This includes but is not limited to alcohol preps, eyewash, sample needles and other supplies.
Expiration dates
Three key points that will assist with venipuncture in regards to anatomy and needle placement.
Depth
Diameter
Direction
Venipuncture has ended and bleeding has stopped with donor arm wrapped, Prior to signing post donation sign out sheet.
(Unit has been stripped and sealed)
Verbal post donation instructions as well as post donation recommendations form.
When opening the foil pouch, label the outside with the date opened and a 60-day expiration date. Return unused bags to the foil pouch within 12 hours of removal. Fold and seal the pouch at the opened end to prevent moisture loss. Bags may be removed from the foil pouch and returned for storage only once.
Blood Bag Storage Requirements