Blood Matters are pleased to announce the publication of the Serious Transfusion Incident Report (STIR) for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 (FY22) is available on the Blood Matters webpage (https://www.health.vic.gov.au/patient-care/serious-transfusion-incident-reporting-system-stir#stir-reports-and-summaries).
This annual report contains de-identified information on investigations relating to 186 validated incidents and errors, including near misses, that have occurred with fresh blood components (red cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate) and RhD immunoglobulin.
STIR is a voluntary haemovigilance reporting program that receives investigations from four jurisdictions, Victoria, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
Informative case studies and key messages that are derived from the investigations provided are included in the report.