An example of a more complex problem was
streamlining the electronic medical record (EMR)
blood order set to interface with the blood bank
and the perinatal unit. Several issues with the
blood bank were identified during a team debriefing.
Based on lessons learned, a standard
practice for ordering individual units and massive
transfusion packs was developed by revising the
EMR blood order set. Solving the problem of ordering
blood required input from all levels of the
organization and resulted in a standardized process
and improved communication among all disciplines.