Guidelines:

“Venous blood sampling (phlebotomy) is the most common invasive procedure performed in Healthcare. It consists of several discrete steps, all of which can be subject to errors which potentially impact on patient safety”
Simundic et al (2014; pp 2)

Considering the above statement, discuss how following Policy, procedure,
protocols and guidelines (PPPG) can assist in promoting patient safety.

Please Include:

• The pathway a sample takes from draw to the production of results, with
• concentration on the pre-analytics of blood sampling;
• consent,
• documentation and
• infection prevention and control