New Patient Blood Management Certification Program Proposed by Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is developing a Patient Blood Management certification program for Joint Commission-accredited hospitals. Patient blood management incorporates a patient-centered approach into the blood utilization activities and blood conservation strategies that occur within the hospital. Blood conservation strategies minimize the need for blood transfusions. Patient blood management applies to all patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics. It also spans the entire continuum of patient medical care, including the management of anemia, minimization of blood loss, and optimization of coagulation, in addition to evidence-based transfusion. The proposed standards are open for comment until October 10, 2013. http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/field_reviews.aspx?StandardsFieldReviewId=mgiLWAa2c%2ffqDEcUno8%2fP%2f01%2bWyr%2btbPQkQY%2b0m8cu0%3d
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