Transfusion · 1964 · 18 citations · 1 references
MedicineHealth Care ManagementHematologyInventory ControlInventory ManagementTransfusion MedicineBlood CollectionBlood Product ManagementBlood StorageHospital Supply Chain ManagementInventory Control SystemsInventory TheoryBlood Bank Inventory ControlBlood Bank Inventory ManagementBlood Bank ManagementBlood Product Inventory ManagementBuffer StocksInventory Control ModelsInventory PoliciesRandom Demand Models
A method of statistical analysis of blood bank inventories, intake and blood usage is presented, Future inventories, intake and usage may be predicted on the basis of this analysis. The relationship of demand and usage and the effect of this relationship on outdating is analyzed. This statistical analysis can then be used as a basis for rational decisions as to the size and maintenance of the blood bank inventory to meet demand and to obtain a reasonable outdating percentage. The importance of the National Clearinghouse Program of the American Association of Blood Banks is discussed, in relation to blood inventory control.
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