Blood Product Administration Checklist

The mobile form includes fields to document items such as name, date, steps, completion comments and captures employee's signature. Once the mobile app is filled out a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your blood bank, hospital or transfusion center's records. You can also use the App Builder to personalize and customize this mobile form. Prior to administering a blood product, you need to verify the original provider’s order and documentation of informed consent. Consider cultural and religious influences and educational level when administering blood and performing teaching with patients receiving blood and blood products. Utilize principles of body substance isolation, explain the procedure to the patient, and educate the patient about transfusion reaction symptoms to report to the nurse. Upon completion of administration of blood, flush tubing with normal saline unless otherwise ordered.