Patient Blood Management Certification - Taking Your Program to the Next Level

Patient Blood Management Certification - Taking Your Program to the Next Level is organized by the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB). This online CME course will be held on Aug 27, 2020. This CME webcast has been approved for a maximum of 1 continuing education credits/contact hours.

Who should attend?
Hospital Blood Banks, Laboratory Staff, Managers/Supervisors, Medical Directors, Nurses, Physicians, Residents/Fellows, Students (MD, MT, SBB), Technologists, Transfusion Safety Officers.

What is the significance of Patient Blood Management Certification - Taking Your Program to the Next Level CME webcast?

Course Description:
The establishment of a Patient Blood Management (PBM) Program serves as a foundation for good medical practice and evidence-based care for optimizing the outcomes of patients who may be at risk for an undesirable transfusion. Preparation for The Joint Commission/AABB certification for Patient Blood Management includes establishing clear, consistent protocols and processes that are universally utilized throughout an organization. Organizing information for certification can be overwhelming. This online CME program will present a summary of how to achieve PBM certification. Three different organizations: a University Hospital, a Hospital System, and a large population teaching hospital will all present experiences of their journey. Examples will be equipped with what worked and what did not. This eCast is a must for anyone seeking PBM certification and wanting to take your program to the next level.

What are the objectives of Patient Blood Management Certification - Taking Your Program to the Next Level CME webcast?

Course Objectives:
After participating in this online educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Recognize how to establish clear, consistent protocols and rules that can be universally adopted throughout your organization.
• Show how to gather information through data mining and associate hospital personnel through PBM defined activities.
• Converse successes and failures that transpired during the journey to patient blood management certification.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.