Purpose: Statistics from the Taiwan Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology indicate that fewer than 40% of obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Taiwan offer delivery services, with one of the primary concerns being the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. This study aimed to enhance blood transfusion safety in obstetrics and gynecology clinics through the implementation of an information based model.
Materials and methods: The project team employed the quality circle method, conducting quality requirement interviews and value stream mapping of the blood transfusion process to identify key quality factors and select critical points for improvement. Five major strategic initiatives were implemented: "Happiness at Your Fingertips", "Robot Navigation", "Blood Bank Convenience Store", "Cab Blood Delivery", and “Fresh Delivery to Your Doorstep”.
Results: Since the launching of a digital blood component dispatch platform in December 2021, up until the end of 2023, the general blood component delivery efficiency rate reached 97.3% and the emergency blood component delivery efficiency rate reached 81%. No incidents of adverse reactions or abnormalities related to blood transfusions were observed.
Conclusion: To safeguard the quality of blood transfusion for pregnant women in clinics, it is necessary to continuously optimize the digital blood component dispatch platform and the effective communication and cooperation among teams.