Topic teaching:  Challenges and strategies in maintaining a post-pandemic blood supply: A Canadian Blood Services perspective

Presented by

Dr. Asim Alam
Medical Director
Canadian Blood Services

Learning objectives

Objectives:

1. Identify post-pandemic blood supply challenges.  Assess the trends of blood utilization in Canada pre and post COVID-19
2. Analyze current RBC utilization dynamics.  Evaluate how population growth & healthcare trends, other systemic issues have influenced RBC demand
3. Discuss developing national strategies for sustainable blood utilization.  Discuss CBS initiatives to enhance data collection, collaboration with customers

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.

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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.