The scientific workforce plays a vital role in the healthcare system and is supported by the Blood Matters scientist. The aim is to assist with education and resources to support transfusion scientists with best practice in the areas of blood management and ensure compliance with national guidelines and standards.Â
STOP the waste festive campaign 2022-23
The festive season is fast approaching and once again it is time for us to consider how we can keep blood wastage to a minimum over this period. Donated blood is a precious gift, and we all need to do our part to protect and manage this valuable resource.
Let’s celebrate the donor’s precious gift this festive season.
For more information, see the blood component wastage webpage.
Bench and Beyond newsletter
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- Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond October 2021Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond October 2021Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond July 2021Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond April 2021Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond April 2021Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond February 2021 (Word)Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond February 2021
- Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond Oct 2020Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond Oct 2020Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond July 2020Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond July 2020Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond April 2020Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond April 2020Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond January 2020Blood Matters on the Bench and Beyond January 2020Minimising blood wastage during COVID-19Minimising blood wastage during COVID-19
National standards and guidelines
Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT)
- ANZSBT Guidelines for Laboratory Estimation of Fetomaternal Haemorrhage, (update to 1st edition Nov 2002) -
- ANZSBT Guidelines for Transfusion and Immunohaematology Laboratory Practice 1st Edition, revised January
- ANZSBT Position statement: Transport of blood and blood products to a patient’s bedside -
- ANZSBT/ARCBS Consensus statement on use and allocation of Kell negative red cells -
- Extended Life Plasma: A framework for preparation, storage and use -
- ANZSBTÂ Prevention of Transfusion-Associated Graft-Versus-Host Disease (TA-GVHD) (Update of the Guidelines for Gamma Irradiation of Blood Components, May 2003) 1st edition January
National Blood Authority
- National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards Second edition Blood Management Standard - and as PDF
- National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Requirements for Transfusion Laboratory Practice (Fourth Edition) -
- National Blood Authority - National Blood Management Improvement Strategy (previously -Â Wastage reduction strategy) -
- National Blood Authority - Managing Blood and Blood Product Inventory - Guidelines for Australian Health Providers -
Other
AcknowledgmentsÂ
The Blood Matters Program would like to acknowledge everyone who has contributed to the success of the project so far:
- Health and pathology services throughout Victoria
- Department of Health and Human Services Victoria
- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
- South Australian BloodMove Project
- BloodSafe
- The National Blood Authority
Some of these strategies are guided by the South Australian BloodMove project and the National Blood Authority Managing blood and blood product inventory.
Reviewed 19 January 2023