BloodSafe Guard
Intelligent travel risk assessment for blood donation safety - protecting donors and recipients through automated, evidence-based screening
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BloodSafe Guard transforms travel risk assessment for blood donation services, combining comprehensive disease risk data with intelligent automation to ensure donor safety while maintaining blood supply efficiency.
Global Risk Database
Comprehensive geographical disease risk data covering malaria, tropical viruses, West Nile, Chagas, and more.
Instant Assessment
Automated risk calculation and eligibility determination in real-time with clear deferral guidance.
AI-Powered Insights
Intelligent risk summarization for complex travel histories with professional-grade explanations.
The Assessment Journey
Follow the intuitive step-by-step process that guides donors and staff through comprehensive travel risk screening
Multi-Stage Assessment
The system guides users through a complete assessment workflow with clear progress indicators. From initial Lifelong Risk Screening through detailed Travel History with regional specificity, multi-country trip management, intelligent symptom-based questions, to final comprehensive risk assessment with clear eligibility determination and actionable recommendations.
- ✓Clear visual progress tracking
- ✓Intuitive step-by-step workflow
- ✓Read-only review mode for completed assessments
Lifelong Risk Screening
Initial screening identifies permanent risk factors such as birth in Chagas disease-endemic regions. The system asks targeted questions to evaluate lifelong exposure risks that affect donation eligibility.
- ✓Region-specific risk questions
- ✓Maternal history evaluation
- ✓Clear “Cleared for Travel Assessment” status
Regional Risk Assessment
For countries with region-specific disease risks, the system displays interactive maps allowing users to select exact areas visited. This granular approach ensures accurate risk assessment based on regional disease distribution, not just country-level data.
- ✓Interactive regional selection maps
- ✓Precise geographic risk identification
- ✓Visual indication of high-risk areas
- ✓Country-specific regional disease data
Multi-Country Trip Management
Capture complete travel itineraries with multiple destinations in a single assessment. The system tracks all countries and regions visited with their specific entry and exit dates, enabling comprehensive risk analysis across complex travel patterns and overlapping exposure periods.
- ✓Add unlimited countries to trip history
- ✓Track entry and exit dates for each location
- ✓Cumulative risk assessment across all destinations
- ✓Easy trip management with edit and delete options
Intelligent Follow-Up Questions
When potential risks are identified based on travel dates and locations, the system automatically presents targeted follow-up questions. These symptom-based and exposure-specific questions help refine the risk assessment and determine appropriate deferral periods or testing requirements.
- ✓Disease-specific symptom screening
- ✓Context-aware question logic
- ✓Clear explanation of why questions are asked
- ✓Results in precise eligibility determination
Comprehensive Assessment Results
After gathering all travel information and responses, the system processes the complete data set to generate a comprehensive risk assessment. Results show all evaluated diseases with clear status indicators, specific reasons, deferral dates, and actionable next steps for both donors and staff.
- ✓Color-coded risk status (Active, Test Eligible, No Risk)
- ✓Detailed explanation of each identified risk
- ✓Earliest possible donation date calculated
- ✓Clear options and recommendations (NAT testing, waiting periods)
Intelligent Results Presentation
Assessment results are presented in multiple formats for optimal clarity. A structured table displays all identified risks with detailed information, while an AI-powered summary provides a concise, professional narrative that explains the assessment outcome in plain language for both staff and donor communication.
- ✓Comprehensive tabulated risk breakdown
- ✓AI-generated professional summaries
- ✓Clear eligibility status and timeline
- ✓Donor-friendly language and explanations
Comprehensive Risk Assessment
Evidence-based screening aligned with international guidelines and NHS standards
1Intelligent Travel History Collection
Intuitive questionnaire guides users through comprehensive travel history capture with country selection, regional specification, exact dates, and support for complex multi-destination itineraries.
- ✓Worldwide country database with risk profiles
- ✓Region-specific risk assessment
- ✓Historical travel up to 3 years
2Multi-Disease Risk Analysis
Evaluates multiple disease categories including malaria (A/B/C risk levels), Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, West Nile Virus, Chagas disease, and HIV risk regions.
- ✓Seasonal risk assessment (e.g., West Nile)
- ✓NAT testing options to reduce deferrals
- ✓Symptom-based evaluation
3Automated Eligibility Determination
Instant eligibility decisions with clear status classification: NONE (eligible), ACTIVE (deferred), or RESOLVED (past deferral). Automatic computation of return dates based on disease type, severity, and testing availability.
- ✓Real-time deferral period calculation
- ✓Plain-language explanations
- ✓Clear next steps for donors
4Secure Access & Multi-Language Support
Enterprise-grade security with OpenID Connect integration and role-based access control. Full internationalization support with English, Welsh (Cymraeg), and French (Français) translations.
- ✓NHS Identity Service integration
- ✓GDPR-compliant data management
- ✓Comprehensive audit trails
Benefits for Blood Services
Transforming donor screening for safety, efficiency, and compliance
Consistent Accuracy
Automated risk assessment eliminates human error and ensures consistent application of donor selection guidelines across all staff and locations.
Improved Efficiency
Quick eligibility screening reduces staff workload and donor wait times, dramatically improving throughput compared to manual guideline review.
Complete Compliance
Comprehensive audit trails and evidence-based decisions aligned with UK blood services and WHO guidelines ensure regulatory compliance.
Accessible Anywhere
Web-based platform works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, enabling screening at any location or donation site.
Enterprise Security
NHS-approved security standards with OpenID Connect, role-based access control, and GDPR-compliant data protection.
Actionable Insights
Built-in reporting and analytics track assessment trends, active risks, and deferral patterns for informed decision-making.
Real-World Applications
BloodSafe Guard serves multiple workflows across the donation process
Complex Travel Assessment
For donors with multi-country itineraries or extended travel, AI-powered summarization distills complex risk factors into clear, actionable guidance for staff review.
- ✓Multiple disease risk evaluation
- ✓Overlapping deferral periods
- ✓Prioritized risk information
Historical Risk Tracking
The system evaluates long-term risk factors like former residence in endemic areas, maintaining comprehensive records for donors with complex medical histories.
- ✓Lifelong risk assessment (e.g., Chagas)
- ✓Testing requirements tracking
- ✓Complete audit trail
Built on Authoritative Standards
Evidence-based risk assessment aligned with international guidelines
Geographical Disease Risk Index (GDRI)
Primary reference from UK blood services providing comprehensive global disease distribution data
SNOMED CT
Standardized medical terminology for countries and conditions ensuring data consistency
WHO Guidelines
World Health Organization disease distribution and transmission data
UK Blood Services Standards
Aligned with NHS Blood and Transplant and Welsh Blood Service guidelines
International Guidelines
Incorporates US, Canadian, and Australian transfusion safety standards
Seasonal Epidemiology
Current transmission period data for seasonally variable diseases
Modern, Scalable Architecture
Built with enterprise-grade technologies for reliability and performance
Frontend
- ✓Angular 19 with TypeScript for robust, maintainable code
- ✓Responsive design works seamlessly on all devices
- ✓WCAG 2.1 AA compliant accessibility
Backend
- ✓Node.js with NestJS framework for scalable APIs
- ✓MongoDB for flexible, scalable data storage
- ✓OpenAI integration for intelligent summarization
Security
- ✓OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.0 authentication
- ✓Role-based access control for permissions
- ✓GDPR compliance with audit logging
Quality Assurance
- ✓237+ automated tests for reliability
- ✓Continuous integration with automated checks
- ✓Performance monitoring and error tracking
Trusted by Healthcare Organizations
Commissioned by the Welsh Blood Transfusion Service
Welsh Blood Transfusion Service
BloodSafe Guard was developed in partnership with NHS Wales to meet the specific needs of modern blood donation services. The platform ensures the highest safety standards while streamlining donor screening processes and maintaining blood supply integrity.
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