Transfusion Safety & Positive Patient ID @ Bedside
Program Code: 094583
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Shelvi McFadden, MLS(ASCP), Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
Rodeina Davis, BS, BloodCenter of Wisconsin

SPEAKERS
Alfonso Gutierrez, MS, University of Wisconsin
Frank Nizzi, DO, Blood Systems
Ralf Knels, MD, German Red Cross Blood Donation Service East

DESCRIPTION
Transfusion safety is the number one concern for clinicians and laboratory professionals when patients are transfused. Blood transfusions are given to improve a patient's clinical conditions. Positively identifying the patient before, during and after transfusion is necessary for ensuring the right product is given to its intended recipient. This session will explore all aspects of providing a safe transfusion to a patient with the use of positive patient ID.