Using Blood Wisely Launch Events

Our friends at Choosing Wisely Canada and Canadian Blood Services are proud to launch Using Blood Wisely, a national campaign to decrease inappropriate red blood cell transfusion practices in Canada. Hospitals are invited to take the challenge, which involves conducting a spot audit of recent red blood cell transfusions in their hospital.

Taking the Challenge: Using Blood Wisely Launch Events

Choosing Wisely Canada and Canadian Blood Services launch new challenge to make every drop count.

Blood is a vital and limited health care resource. Thanks to the generosity of donors from across the country, blood products remain available for medical treatments and procedures that are critical to the safety and wellbeing of Canadians.

Yet in Canada, inappropriate transfusion practices are common in hospitals. Not only does this put significant strains on the national blood supply, but it also exposes patients to potential harm.

Hospitals that exceed and maintain benchmarks will be designated and recognized nationally by Choosing Wisely Canada and Canadian Blood Services. Hospitals that don’t meet the benchmarks are eligible to enrol in a quality improvement initiative where they will implement practices proven to reduce inappropriate transfusions and qualify for designation upon meeting the benchmarks.

Be part of a national effort to improve patient safety, adopt best practices in transfusion medicine, and conserve a vital health care resource.

How to get involved:

1. Join launch events on September 22 or  September 30 at 12 p.m. ET.
2. Take the challenge by December 1, 2020.