The Blood Usage Review Committee has a quality monitor established to review all blood transfusion reaction cases. The HIM Director will be working with the committee to identify and abstract patient outcome information for committee evaluation. What data should be collected?

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All of the choices should be collected in order to fully evaluate and understand the transfusion reaction cases. The effects of the transfusion reaction are important to determine the severity and potential harm caused. Type and cross-match accuracy should be evaluated to prevent future errors. Justification for the transfusion is important to determine if it was appropriate and necessary.

The Blood Usage Review Committee Has a Quality Monitor Established