Video material for National Societies to inform the public about the importance of continuing to donate blood. Available in: – English (with audio) – English (no audio) – Spanish
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Patient Blood Management During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. Many of us are hearing of potential shortages of blood components and the call from blood centers for volunteers to donate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Society for the Advancement of Blood Management recognizes the altruistic spirit and commitment to community that voluntary blood donors exhibit. Surprising
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The following measures included in the document can help to address staff concerns about their own safety. Front line blood center employees are directly addressed in CDC’s Interim Infection Control Guidance on COVID-19 for Personnel at Blood and Plasma Collection Facilities. Communicating your commitment to staff wellness and safety and providing appropriate educational and informational
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Strategies for a safe and sufficient blood supply during a pandemic. Find in the document some suggested strategies that blood services and other agencies (ie. WHO, AABB, ISBT) have found beneficial during COVID-19.
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This document provides interim guidance on the management of the blood supply in response to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It is intended for blood services, national health authorities, and others responsible for the provision of blood and blood components and integration of the blood system within the public health system. WHO will
Protecting the Blood Supply during Infectious Disease Outbreaks is guidance provided by the World Health Organization.
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Asia Pacific Blood Network Rapid Brief White Paper, prepared: 17th February 2020 Executive Summary: The novel coronavirus that emerged in 2019 (SARS-CoV-2) in China is a significant new public health threat in the Asia-Pacific region. Whilst there are considerable information gaps at this time, experience with similar respiratory coronaviruses (SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV) suggest that SARS-CoV-2
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The complete statement from the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management regarding blood shortages and voluntary blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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