Gpi4Med.BLOOD, reliability and innovation for 133 Blood Banks
SOFTWARE
The Client
Saudi Arabia has a population of over 30 million and records about 1 million donations per year, of which 70% is managed by the Ministry of Health (MOH).
In 2022, GPI won the tender for the provision of the SaaS blood ecosystem management software including installation and maintenance services, integration with equipment and hospital information systems, and staff training.
The Gpi4Med.BLOOD solution will be used by all transfusion organizations in Saudi Arabia: the Ministry of Health, Universities, Security Forces, Specialist Hospitals, the National Guard, and the Armed Forces Blood Banks.
The Needs
The primary goal of the Saudi Health Ministry is to have, by 2030, a unified database for the 133 Blood Bank facilities that appropriately responds to requests and needs for planning and programming of both the strategic direction and individual centers.
The high execution capacities proved by GPI and the quality of its technologies were praised by the Saudi Ministry of Health in a letter sent to the company, stating: “Your collective efforts in meeting the deadlines, carrying out a comprehensive staff training, providing support during and after the project launch, and demonstrating unparalleled dedication have been crucial to achieve our project milestones.”
By the end of 2023 – in just one year – GPI’s Blood Business Unit completed the implementation of the transfusion information system across Saudi Arabia.
The Challenge
The Gpi4Med.BLOOD system fully supports the MOH Saudi Vision 2030 and optimizes the operability of Blood Banks
The Unified Database streamlines donor information and ensures the safety of blood units:
- Simplifies the management of information and donations.
- Ensures the screening of potential donors, automatically rejecting deferred donors (positive cases).
- Ensures the suitability of blood units or components for patients, prioritizing their safety and well-being.
- Allows planning for different needs, providing an adequate supply of blood bags in remote areas, and in case of critical events, such as pilgrimages or conflicts.
- Helps prevent the inclusion of contaminated blood donors in all regions of Saudi Arabia.
The Solution
The Gpi4Med.BLOOD platform marks the evolution of Blood Banks technological infrastructure that required a substantial adjustment to the new needs of the MOH.
In this context, Gpi4Med.BLOOD stood out as the solution capable of guaranteeing this transformation, thanks to its great reliability, versatility, and simplicity: elements that fully meet the needs of Blood Banks in urban and remote areas.
In addition to operational advantages, the technical quality and the ability to effectively integrate with the existing infrastructure were relevant in the choice of Gpi4Med.BLOOD.
Gpi4Med.BLOOD is a modular environment, designed to manage all blood supply chain processes completely and securely:
- Donor Recruitment
- Donation Management
- Bag Processing and Labeling
- Laboratory Tests
- Warehouse Management
- Distribution
- Transfusion
The choice of Gpi4Med.BLOOD ensures efficiency in such a crucial sector for healthcare, because it improves the safety of transfusions, traceability, and hemovigilance.
KEY FEATURES
Gpi4Med.BLOOD is an efficient and accessible information system that ensures high quality standards and compliance with international rules and regulations, through several key features and functionalities:
- Donor Screening – The system performs comprehensive screening of potential donors, cross-references information based on established criteria, and automatically rejects deferred donors (positive cases), thus ensuring that only suitable donors are included in the database.
- Integration with Laboratory Investigations – The system is integrated with laboratory equipment and processes to perform the necessary investigations and tests on blood samples. It follows standardized protocols and guidelines to ensure accurate and reliable results, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Automatic Processing – The system automates the processing of blood units, eliminating the need for manual interventions. All steps follow established protocols and regulations to avoid the risk of human error.
- Regulatory Compliance Checks – The unified database includes checks and validations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Integrated verification ensures that necessary information and documentation are complete and up-to-date, thus preventing any violation or non-compliance.
- Traceability and Audit Trail – The system transparently tracks all activities and transactions, providing details of every step of the blood management process. These records allow easy monitoring, verification, and auditing to demonstrate compliance with regulations.
- HIS Integration – Integration with Hospital Information Systems allows real-time communication and data exchange between Blood Banks and Healthcare Facilities. This ensures that appropriate blood components are provided to the right recipients, adhering to regulatory guidelines and specific patient requirements.
- Compliance Reporting – The system generates comprehensive reports and analyses to track and monitor compliance with rules and regulations. These reports provide information on donor suitability, adequacy of blood units, and overall adherence to regulatory standards.
The Benefits
Gpi4Med.BLOOD has brought a series of innovations, at the heart of which is its Unified Database. This solution offers a range of benefits from safety and compliance to efficient stock management:
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensures that all blood bank operations are in line with international protocols, guidelines, and regulatory standards, simplifying management.
- Blood Product Safety – Absolute priority to the safety and well-being of donors and recipients, reducing the risk of errors and contamination.
- Operational Efficiency – Significantly improves the efficiency of blood banks by reducing processing times and optimizing resource management.
- Scalability – The modular design of the system allows for easy expansion or modification of functionalities according to needs, keeping Blood Banks at the forefront of technology.
- Inventory Management – Facilitates a smooth and real-time data exchange, improving blood stock management and reducing waste.
- Efficient Blood Type Search – The activation of cross-electrophoresis has made the search for the most suitable blood type for patients more efficient and economical.
Future Perspectives
Gpi4Med.BLOODlays the foundation for the adoption of future innovations. The system’s flexibility and adaptability ensure that Blood Banks can continue to evolve, facing future challenges with cutting-edge technologies
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- Continuous Innovation – The commitment to technological innovation promises further improvements in safety, efficiency, and customization of Blood Bank services.
- Response to Health Challenges – With an advanced technological platform, Blood Banks are better equipped to respond to new health needs and emergency scenarios.
- Development of New Features – The ability to integrate new functionalities and technologies keeps the system flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the sector.
