Evaluation, Selection and Financial Considerations for Hospital-Based Donor Collections
Program Code: 406-A
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

SPEAKERS
Patricia Distler, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, ICCBBA
William M. Coenen, BA, BS, Community Blood Centers
Lieta Maffei, CHE, MT(ASCP)SBB, San Diego Blood Bank
Joy L. Fridey, MD, MBA, City of Hope National Medical Center

DESCRIPTION
As the costs of blood products escalate, some hospitals are evaluating the feasibility of establishing hospital-based donor collection programs. This session will highlight the advantages, disadvantages and financial issues that should be considered in the decision process to collect, process and test blood donations. In addition, alternatives to hospital-based and managed collections will be explored. The session will conclude with the opportunity for participants to share their experience as well as pose questions to the faculty members for further discussion.

OBJECTIVES

• Evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of hospital-based donor collections
• Identify alternatives for providing hospital-based donor collections
• Outline the logistical, financial and regulatory considerations of hospital-based donor collections

AUDIENCE
Physicians, Nurses, Managers/Supervisors, CEOs/CFOs

PROGRAM LEVEL
Intermediate