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A Systematic Framework For Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid) Hazard Mitigation In The Blood Transfusion Supply Chain From Donation To Distribution, Natalie Simone Rahming
A Systematic Framework For Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid) Hazard Mitigation In The Blood Transfusion Supply Chain From Donation To Distribution, Natalie Simone Rahming
Theses and Dissertations
The RFID Consortium is developing what will be the first FDA-approved use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to identify, track, manage, and monitor blood throughout the entire blood transfusion supply chain. The iTraceTM is an innovative technological system designed to optimize the procedures currently employed when tracing blood from the donor to the recipient. With all novel technologies it is essential to consider not only the advantages, but also the potential harms that may come about from using the system. The deployment of the iTraceTM consists of two phases: 1) Phase One - application of the iTraceTM from the …