Topic: Hospital Blood Inventory Management - Theory and Practice

Presented by

Dr. Gwen Clarke & Dr. Jennifer Duncan

MD, FRCPC 

University of Alberta, Vancouver Island Health, University of British Columbia

Learning objectives

1. Describe supplier, delivery and hospital factors that may influence hospital blood component inventory
2. Understand the concept of average daily red blood cell demand
3. List 3 indicators of blood use which help in assessment and review of component inventory levels

Additional Resources: 

Canadian Blood Services Inventory Management Guide

ORBCoN Inventory Management

NAC Blood Shortages Document

Other Published Guidance

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Registration

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Appraisal

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services, is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.