Transfusion Safety

Transfusion Safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the transfusion process: from the volunteer blood donor to the blood center that collects, processes and ships to hospitals; from the hospital staff of technologists, nurses and physicians to the patient requiring transfusion. Transfusion Safety is a partnership between blood center and hospitals to ensure blood availability and promote safe, evidence-based clinical practices for all patients throughout this community. CBC provides tools and resources to support Transfusion Safety in the community. Physicians specializing in Transfusion Medicine are available for consultation to customer hospitals 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 937.461.7550.

Hemovigilance

Links to US Biovigilance Network, Hemovigilance Module

• AABB Biovigilance Update
• CDC Biovigilance Component

Additional Resources

Recommended blood management-related websites

• California Blood Bank Society (CBBS) website
• Society for the Advancement of Blood Management (SABM) website

Blood Bulletins

Provided by CBC/CTS in conjunction with America's Blood Centers.

• Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation & Orthopedic Surgery
  June 2015
• PBM: Beyond Sensible Use of Blood for Better Outcomes 
  October 2014
• Overview of Factor Xa Inhibitors:  Evaluation, Bleeding Management, and What's Coming Next
  June 2014
• Thromboelastographic Goal - Directed Blood Component Therapy for Severe Hemorrhage
  March 2014
• Meeting the Needs of Jehovah's Witness Patients
  December 2013
• Overview of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors:  With an Emphasis on Monitoring and Urgent Reversal Strategies
  September 2013
• Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload
  June 2013
• AABB Recommends a Restrictive Approach to RBC Transfusion
  March 2013
• Massive Transfusion in Trauma
  February 2008