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The Joint Commission has initiated the Blood Management Performance Measures Project to identify, develop, and test a set of standardized measures to help assess the consistent and clinically efficacious use of blood transfusion resources in the hospital setting. The Call for Technical Advisory Panel Nominations and the Call for Measures have been posted, and submissions must be received by Saturday, February 2, 2008. Additional information about the project is available on the Blood Management Performance Measures Project web page

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Blood Management - Utilization | Joint Commission

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Blood Management - Last Updated 1/4/08

Background
In February 2007, key thought leaders from various organizations convened a stakeholder meeting to discuss whether sufficient evidence existed to develop Blood Management Performance Measures (Phase I). These stakeholders supported proceeding with this project, and suggested that priority areas in blood management be identified utilizing a multi-focused approach of three intersecting activities: blood conservation, appropriate transfusion and a patient-centered focus.

What’s New
The Joint Commission has initiated Phase II of the Blood Management Performance Measures Project to identify, develop, and test a set of standardized measures to help assess the consistent and clinically efficacious use of blood transfusion resources in the hospital setting. Partial funding for the project is provided through an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer Healthcare LLC. Submissions for the Call for Technical Advisory Panel Nominations and the Call for Measures are posted. Nominations must be received by February 2, 2008. Direct project inquires to Harriet Gammon, MSN, RN, CPHQ at hgammon@jointcommission.org.

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Mr. Jan B. Wade
Blood Management Consultant
Enhance Outcomes - Control Cost
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