Spectra Optia for automatic red blood cell exchange in people with sickle cell disease

Identify how the service and people's response to treatment will be measured. Collect baseline data and develop data collection mechanisms to monitor the impact of using the technology (see measuring success).

Learn from other sites who are already offering automated red cell exchange services.

Ensure that staff have structured training on the use, troubleshooting and quality assurance of the technology (see education).

Ensure staff skilled in inserting femoral lines are available at the right time, and consider a departmental peripheral line insertion (under ultrasound) training programme (see education).

Ensure that care pathway mapping is done to identify and reduce potential delays in procedure running time.

Develop local documentation to ensure a streamlined service.