BC Red Cell Redistribution

In order to support compliance with the Health Canada blood regulations, PBCO collaborated with the BC Patient Safety Learning System (PSLS) to revise the Blood Transfusion or Blood Product - Safety Event Report Form to include events related to the BC Red Cell Redistribution Program.

Typically, issues involving red cell redistribution are identified and reported by the Receiving Site but need to be investigated and followed up by the Shipping Site.

Reporting errors and accidents through PSLS facilitates opportunities for continuous improvement. Health Authorities can also use the PSLS report functionality to comply with the Health Canada annual reporting requirement.


BC Red Cell Redistribution Program
Error Management
Error Reporting Procedures
Pulling an Error or Accident on All Blood Products for Health Canada Reporting	2020
Reporting a BC Red Cell and Factor Product Redistribution Program PSLS Event	2018
Initial Review of a BC Red Cell and Factor Product Redistribution Program PSLS Event	2018
Assigning Actions to follow-up on a BC Red Cell and Factor Product Redistribution Program PSLS Event	2020
Responding to an Action for follow-up of a BC Red Cell and Factor Product Redistribution Program PSLS Event	2018
Final Approval of a completed BC Red Cell and Factor Product Redistribution Program PSLS Event	2018
Appendixes
A. List of BC Red Cell Redistribution Program Issuing and Receiving Sites	2018
B. Example of a completed IM.0006F Interhospital Exchange Form	2018
C. Examples of TempTale Temperature Monitor Documents	2018
D. Troubleshooting Tips for investigating a BC Red Cell Redistribution Program PSLS Event	2018
E. List of Handlers for BC Red Cell and Factor Product Redistribution Program PSLS Events	2018
F. Report for Health Canada – Details	2020
G. Viewing an event listed on the Report for Health Canada Read only (all data) report	2020

TMS IVIG Request Process

To help minimize Red Cell waste, the BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (PBCO) coordinates a Provincial Red Cell Redistribution Program. Participating small and medium-sized hospitals send blood that is nearing its expiry date (10-14 days before expiry) to a designated large hospital where blood is more likely to be used.


BC Red Cell Redistribution Program Manual
To view or print specific sections of the manual, choose from the Table of Contents:
1. About the BC Red Cell Redistribution Program
Table of Contents	October 2018
Introduction	October 2018
Contact Information - PBCO	October 2018
2. BC Red Cell Redistribution Program Tools
Red Cell Redistribution Tools	October 2018
PBCO - Supply Order Form	October 2018
BC and Yukon Canadian Blood Services - Redistribution Supply Order Form	March 2018
Please contact your Health Authority Technical Leader for the appropriate form to order Redistribution Supplies at Calgary or Edmonton Canadian Blood Services
Packing Configuration for Ice Pack Storage at –11ºC & Hospital Box (J82)	October 2018
Packing Configuration for Ice Pack Storage at –20ºC & Hospital Box (J82)	October 2018
Interhospital Exchange Form - For Inventory Use	October 2018
3. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process - Overview
Process Overview Flow Chart	October 2018
For ISSUING Sites
4. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process and Procedures - Issuing Site
5. BC Red Cell Redistribution Training and Competencies - Issuing Site

For RECEIVING Sites
6. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process and Procedures - Receiving Site
7. BC Red Cell Redistribution Training and Competencies - Receiving Site

The following guidance resources are meant to be used by the BC Red Cell Redistribution Receiving Sites.


Red Cell Redistribution Program Manual (Sections 6 and 7)
For RECEIVING Sites
6. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process and Procedures – Receiving Site
Receiving Site Process Flow Chart	October 2018
Receiving Red Cell Redistribution Shipments	October 2018
Appendix A - Example of a completed Interhospital Exchange form (IM006F) at Receiving Site	October 2018
Downloading and Configuring a Temperature Monitor	October 2018
Appendix B - Examples of Temperature Monitor documents	October 2018
Appendix C - Example of computer screen for a configured Temperature Monitor	October 2018
Sending a Configured Temperature Monitor to an Issuing Site	October 2018
Returning a Temperature Monitor to PBCO	October 2018
Appendix D - Example of Program Coordinator email	October 2018
7. BC Red Cell Redistribution Training and Competencies – Receiving Site
Training Guide	October 2018
Training Schedule	October 2018
Direct Observation Checklist	October 2018
Written Assessment Form	October 2018
Verbal Assessment Form	October 2018
Initial Competency Record	October 2018
Evaluation of Training Experience	October 2018
Question and Answer Selection Library	October 2018
Follow Up Action Plan	October 2018

TMS IVIG Request Process

The following guidance resources are meant to be used by the BC Red Cell Redistribution Issuing Sites.


BC Red Cell Redistribution Program Manual (Sections 4 and 5)
For ISSUING Sites
4. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process and Procedures - Issuing Site
Issuing Site Process Flow Chart	October 2018
Selecting Red Blood Cells for Redistribution	October 2018
Packing Red Cells for Redistribution using a Hospital Box (J82)	October 2018
Appendix A - Example of a completed Interhospital Exchange Form (IM.006F) at Issuing site	October 2018
Appendix B - Example of a completed J82 Hospital Box label	October 2018
Packing Red Cells for Redistribution using an E38 Shipping Box	October 2018
Appendix A - Example of a completed Interhospital Excahnge Form (IM.006F) at Issuing Site	October 2018
Appendix B - Example of a completed E38 Shipping Box label	October 2018
Receiving a Configured Temperature Monitor from an RBC Redistribution Receiving Site	October 2018
Packing Configuration for Ice Packs Stored at –11°C & Hospital Box (J82)	October 2018
Packing Configuration for Ice Packs Stored at –20°C & Hospital Box (J82)	October 2018
5. BC Red Cell Redistribution Training and Competencies - Issuing Site
Training Guide	October 2018
Training Schedule	October 2018
Direct Observation Checklist	October 2018
Written Assessment Form	October 2018
Verbal Assessment Form	October 2018
Initial Competency Record	October 2018
Evaluation of Training Experience	October 2018
Question and Answer Selection Library	October 2018
Follow-up Action Plan	October 2018

TMS IVIG Request Process

BC Red Cell Redistribution

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