How to report transfusion-related adverse events through the National Healthcare Safety Network

Note: These instructions are solely based on reporting requirements by DPH. They do not include any obligations that may arise from the NHSN Agreement to Participate and Consent.

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1. To report an adverse event, log into your secure access management services account.

2. Select the Biovigilance Component, Hemovigilance module.

Tips:

Keep in mind that an adverse event may involve an adverse reaction, an incident, or both.

If a patient has multiple adverse reactions, complete a separate form for each reaction.

Resources:

• NHSN
  • Training
  • Surveillance Protocol
    • Section 3— Adverse reactions
    • Section 4— Incidents
• DPH
  • Revised procedure for reporting blood bank activity
  • Circular Letter: DHCQ 13-10-601 - November 8, 2013
• Laws: 105 CMR § 135.120

Contact:

Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality

Business hours:
617-753-8150

Non-business hours:
617-363-0755 or 617-469-1111

Fax: 617-753-8165

www.mass.gov/dph/bhcsq

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Safety Network

E-mail: nhsn@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn

We hope these instructions helped you meet this reporting requirement. Be aware that this action may not fulfill all applicable reporting requirements associated with the event.

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