title: Cost containment and simplification in the blood bank.
abstract: Cost containment in the blood bank can be achieved by continually re-evaluating the relevance of routine testing on patient and donor samples and the quality control methods used. At all times one should strive for simplification, with patient safety as a primary concern. In addition, certain testing that might otherwise be eliminated must be continued in order to meet the requirements of government agencies and voluntary accreditation programs. Careful monitoring of the practices of ordering blood and components and the patterns of utilization can identify educational objectives that can lead to improved patient care and significant cost savings.
mesh_terms: D001771:Blood Banks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D001788:Blood Grouping and Crossmatching; D003363:Cost Control; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis