The transfusion of allogeneic blood and its components has
been a critical part of healthcare delivery for years. Although evidence-based
criteria for clinically appropriate transfusion have been published, as well as
consensus guidelines based on expert opinion, blood continues to be transfused
to patients outside these recommended criteria and guidelines without
demonstrating a benefit to the patient.
Patient Blood Management was developed to educate and
support the entire spectrum of patient transfusion, from identifying and
treating presurgical anemia, to interoperative strategies to avoid transfusion,
to addressing transfusion practices. This presentation will provide an overview
of what Patient Blood Management (PBM) is and will include discussion of the
risks associated with blood transfusion as well as provide ideas for how
medical laboratory professions can get involved in this patient centered,
patient safety initiative.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose of patient blood management (PBM)
- Describe PBM strategies to improve patient outcomes and safety
- Outline what a hospital wide PBM program looks like
- Identify opportunities to involve the MLS and MLT PBM activities
CE ACCREDITATION
ASCLS is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program. One (1) P.A.C.E. ® contact hour and one (1) Florida credit hour in the area of Blood Banking will be awarded to participants. ASCLS P.A.C.E.® is accepted by the ASCP/ASCLS/AGT Board of Certification and all states, including Florida and California, as an approved provider of continuing education for recertification and licensure. ASCLS is an approved provider with CE Broker for Florida licensees.
LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION
This Basic-level program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical, public health and academic settings.
CONTRIBUTORS
Laurie Gillard, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB(ASCP)