NHS Blood and Transplant and SHOT have been shortlisted 3 times in prestigious patient safety awards

3 different programmes - all based on improving safety through digital transformation - were recognised in the Health Service Journal Patient Safety Awards.

The shortlisted entries are:

• Electronic requesting and reporting of NHS Blood and Transplant referral samples. We worked with hospitals to automate systems, to reduce errors. Shortlisted for the Safety Improvement through Technology Award.
• RCI Assist: A Digital Decision Support Tool to Improve Transfusion Safety. This enabled hospital lab staff to help decide if they need to send a sample for further testing. Shortlisted for the Advancing Patient Safety with Data and Analytics Award.
• The Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) My Transfusion digital resource, co-produced with patients, to transform consent and safety. The UK’s first blood transfusion information app, aim. Shortlisted for the Patient Involvement in Safety Award.

The shortlisted entries will be presenting to a panel of judges on 17 July. The final results will be announced on 28 September at an awards ceremony during the HSJ Patient Safety Congress. SHOT is supported by NHSBT and Medical Director Shruthi Narayan is a consultant haematologist for NHSBT.

One of NHSBT's strategic priorities is to modernise operations to improve safety.

Gail Milfin, Chief Medical Officer at NHS Blood and Transplant, said:

"It's quite an achievement to have so many entries shortlisted. Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you for your hard work.

"NHS Blood and Transplant is trusted nationally for our commitment to safety.

"Maintaining this reputation requires us to systematically evolve out digital infrastructure. We are also working with the wider health system to improve practice, reduce errors, and enable clinicians to support patients."

The full shortlist is available on the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Awards website.