SAFE TRANSFUSIONS: RIGHT BLOOD, RIGHT PATIENT, RIGHT TIME AND PLACE

July 13, 12:00 – 13:30 GMT

Over 11 million units of red blood cells are transfused annually in the United States, making transfusion the most common procedure completed during a given hospitalization. Several adverse events can occur, including fatalities, if a patient receives the wrong blood.

There are ways to avoid mistakes during transfusions to ensure safety and quality.
Join us to discuss the latest on transfusions:

• How to build a robust system to exclude the human factor? What are the requirements of safe requesting, collection, and administration of blood components?
• How to enhance quality management systems and ensure the processes include the key elements needed for safe transfusions, such as proper patient identification, effective communication, and proper documentation?
• What type of transfusion policies should be developed, and how can staff be appropriately trained and assessed?

A certificate of participation will be awarded to those who attend the entire webinar.
Language: English (in Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube), French and Arabic (in Zoom only)