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Blood Chain: Blockchain Based Blood Registry and Supply System 1Mrunal Kotian, 2Tejas Raut, 3Pratham Malvia, 4Nikhil Walunj, 5Manjiri Pathak 1. Student, Dept. of COMP Engineering, VPPCOE & VA, Maharashtra, India
2. Student, Dept. of COMP Engineering, VPPCOE & VA, Maharashtra, India 3. Student, Dept. of COMP Engineering, VPPCOE & VA, Maharashtra, India 4. Student, Dept. of COMP Engineering, VPPCOE & VA, Maharashtra, India 5. Associate Professor, Dept. of COMP Engineering, VPPCOE & VA, Maharashtra, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - In the healthcare sector, efficient management
accountability, prevents fraud, and streamlines blood distribution, ultimately saving lives while maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system.
of blood supply is crucial for saving lives. Traditional blood distribution systems often face challenges such as lack of transparency, traceability, accessibility, fraudulent activities and inefficient allocation of resources. To address these issues, we present a blockchain technology-based blood registry and supply system. The proposed system ensures the immutability of donor data, transparency in blood distribution, effective management of surplus blood, and prevention of fraudulent activities. Blood Chain leverages the inherent characteristics of blockchain technology, including decentralization, immutability, and transparency, to create a secure and tamper-proof registry of blood donations, storage, and distribution. Through smart contracts, the system automates the process of matching blood donors with recipients, facilitating seamless transactions while maintaining privacy and confidentiality. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Blood Chain aims to streamline blood donation processes, improve access to life-saving blood products, and ultimately enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery systems.
1.1 Blood Management System in India In India, the management of blood supply faces numerous challenges, including ensuring an adequate and safe blood supply, efficient distribution to hospitals, and maintaining accurate donor records. To address these challenges, a comprehensive blood management system is essential. Such a system would incorporate robust inventory management tools to track blood units across blood banks, implement strict donor screening protocols to guarantee the safety of donated blood, and utilize innovative technologies like blockchain for secure and transparent data management. Additionally, partnerships between government agencies, healthcare facilities, and non-profit organizations are crucial for enhancing blood collection drives, promoting voluntary blood donation, and establishing standardized protocols for blood transfusion, ultimately improving access to safe blood for patients across the country.
Keywords: Blockchain, Blood supply chain, Transparency, Blood donation, Traceability, Security.
1.2 Need of Blockchain Technology in Blood Bank Management System
1. INTRODUCTION
The existing blood donation process system there are two main problems:
In response to the critical need for a secure, transparent, and efficient blood distribution system, this paper presents Blood Chain, a blockchain-based solution designed to revolutionize the management of blood donations and distribution. Blood Chain ensures the immutability of donor data while providing transparency throughout the blood supply chain, from donation to transfusion. By leveraging blockchain technology, Blood Chain offers a decentralized platform where donors can securely contribute blood, which is recorded in an immutable ledger. Each donation undergoes rigorous testing at inspection centers, with results recorded on the blockchain, generating a unique QR code for verified blood packets. Hospitals, utilizing patient Aadhaar numbers for accountability, can request blood, and an algorithm selects the most optimal blood bank based on proximity and availability. Through this process, Blood Chain enhances
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Insufficient visibility of blood information within the system remains a challenge.
The centralized blood supply system often causes delays in transporting blood during emergencies.
The utilization of blockchain technology in a blood bank management system, as exemplified by "Blood Chain," addresses critical challenges plaguing traditional blood distribution systems. By leveraging blockchain's inherent features of immutability and transparency, Blood Chain ensures the secure and verifiable recording of donor data and blood transactions, thus safeguarding against fraudulent activities. Through its decentralized architecture, Blood Chain enhances accountability at every
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