MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Christi Marshall, MT(ASCP)BB, CQA(ASQ), Laboratory Supervisor, Transfusion Medicine Division, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, cGMP Regulatory Specialist, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Lisa Shifflett, MT(ASCP)BB , QA Specialist, Transfusion Medicine Division, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Description
The Hemovigilance Module of the National Healthcare Safety Network was developed through a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) to provide U.S. hospitals that transfuse blood and blood components the opportunity to enroll and contribute data on adverse events associated with blood transfusions. This audioconference will present background information about the National Hemovigilance Program; including it's purpose and anticipated program outcomes. An overview of this surveillance system will be presented explaining how program enrollment can improve patient safety through identification of trends within a particular transfusion service as well as through comparative analysis and review at a national level. The second portion of this audioconference will discuss implementation and utilization of the Hemovigilance Program through the perspective of the transfusion service of a large academic medical center. Please note that this audioconference will focus on the transfusion service portion of the National Hemovigilance Program.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Describe how a hemovigilance program was implemented and how it is currently utilized in the transfusion service of a large academic medical center.
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Describe how an organization can enroll in the National Hemovigilance Program.
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Discuss the major anticipated outcomes of the U.S. Biovigilance Network and the National Hemovigilance Program.
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List the components that make up the U.S. Biovigilance Network.
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Recall the purpose of the U.S. Biovigilance Network and the National Hemovigilance Program.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.9 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.