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Here is some sample content from Standards for Administration of Blood and Blood Products:

	POLICY: Orders for blood products may be given by physicians credentialed for privileges in this facility. Blood and blood products may be administered by Registered Nurses, physicians and LPNs/LVNs if state law and organizational policies allow. The order is verified and patient lab work received for blood type/test results, prior to obtaining the blood/blood product. The label on the blood/blood product is verified with blood slip and patient medical record. The blood slip is signed by two 2 licensed nurses verifying proper identification. Pertinent vital signs are taken and...
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	...patient is identified by asking his/her name and checking patient identification band. The patient is reassessed 15 minutes after blood product is started. Results are documented in the patient record. In the event of a possible adverse reaction the blood/blood product is discontinued at the site of the IV catheter and sent to the laboratory. The IV site remains open with a TKO IV. Patient vital signs are taken and documented and a urine sample obtained. The physician is notified for...