Centralized Transfusion Services: Models and Systems

Serving as a reference tool for those seeking to understand the features and requirements of centralized blood transfusion services, this text presents the expertise from the three major transfusion networks in the USA.

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With a focus on cost reduction, increased efficiency, enhanced quality and improved resource management, this text serves as a reference tool for those seeking to understand the features and requirements of this increasingly popular model for delivery of blood transfusion services. The book presents the expertise from the three major networks in the USA: the Puget Sound Blood Centre in Seattle, the Institute for Transfusion Medicine in Pittsburgh and the Florida Blood Services in Tampa. Each of these centralized transfusion services (CTS) newtorks share their knowledge and experiences in a valuable new resource that provides in-depth analysis of this approach. Special emphasis is given to the medical, technical and educational services provided.