New Transfusion Monthly Podcast Focuses on Blood Product Tracker Tool

February 12, 2025

Investigators from Vanderbilt University Medical Center joined the latest episode of Transfusion Monthly Podcast to discuss their implementation of a blood product tracker within the facility’s electronic health record (EHR) system.

Developed to enhance communication between providers and the blood bank, the tracker provides real-time updates on blood product status. Since its launch, it has averaged more than 100,000 views per month, helping reduce calls to the blood bank and minimize workflow disruptions.

In this episode, Tina Chai, Connor Hartsell, MD, and Jen Andrews, MD, joined host Yara Park, MD, to share insights on the tracker’s development and its impact on transfusion logistics at their facility. The conversation also covered planned enhancements, including tracking massive transfusion protocols and reserved orders. They also highlighted the tool’s detailed timestamps and expiration alerts, which help support timely and efficient blood utilization.