Inventory Management – General
Inventory Calculator for Red Cells
This tool will aid in calculating a broad estimate of the suggested inventory stock levels of Red Blood Cells.
Inventory Calculator for Platelets
This tool will serve as a broad estimate of the suggested levels if stock is held on site.
Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule (MSBOS) Development Tool
The maximum surgical blood order schedule (MSBOS) is a tool for transfusion services, surgical services, and anesthesia to predict blood utilization based on historical experience within an institution. The MSBOS is meant as a guide and should not interfere with the use of clinical judgement related to individual patients needs.
Inventory Management Toolkit
This comprehensive toolkit provides hospitals with resources to help Transfusion Medicine Services develop or improve upon inventory management programs. Examples of documents and tools for inventory management are included. Revised October 2020
Calculating Blood Inventory Levels
Calculating your Blood Component Inventory. How do you decide your ideal stock levels?