RBC/Whole Blood Transfusion
Percentage of patients undergoing PCI who required a transfusion of red blood cells or whole blood during the hospitalization.
Quality Improvement Strategies:
Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) transfusion protocols to minimize unnecessary blood use.
Set and enforce restrictive transfusion thresholds aligned with current guidelines.
Incorporate real-time EMR alerts to prevent overuse of blood products.
Educate providers on evidence-based transfusion practices and restrictive policies.
Review and adopt the VCSQI RBC Protocol to guide transfusion decisions system-wide.
Reduce bleeding risks through optimized procedural techniques (e.g., radial access).
Monitor post-PCI hemoglobin trends and proactively manage anemia.
Regularly audit transfusion practices and provide feedback to clinical teams.