Education Subgroup
Knowledge in transfusion medicine has an influence on clinical practice and proper selection of blood components. Blood transfusion is not without risks with ongoing concerns on both infectious and non-infectious potential consequences, and is associated with costs to the healthcare systems. Despite the importance of appropriate use of blood products, a gap in literature exists regarding transfusion education for transfusion professionals who are involved in day-to-day transfusion practice. Education of all healthcare professionals involved in the vein-to-vein transfusion practice is of importance, considering the complexity of the existing healthcare systems.
About the subgroup
The education subgroup of the ISBT Clinical Transfusion Working is an international group of professionals with an interest in providing Educational resources for healthcare providers, especially the ones who are early in their careers.
The subgroup’s objectives are
- To bring together health care professionals with interest in transfusion education and share knowledge/experience.
- To provide transfusion education resources for ISBT members including e-learning.
- To study and report on transfusion education world-wide.
- To identify research questions/unmet needs and promote solutions through collaborative research.
Subgroup Activities
We strive to hold virtual meetings quarterly and meet in person at the international and regional conferences a minimum of once a year.
Education Resources
The ISBT Transfusion Reaction E-learning Module is an initiative of the ISBT Clinical Transfusion Working Party in collaboration of the European Blood Alliance (EBA). This interactive module allows the participant to learn about different acute transfusion reactions; their recognition, investigation and treatment. The module is accredited and freely accessible through this link:
Leadership
Richard R. Gammon
Dr. Gammon holds Board Certifications in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine as well as Clinical Pathology, and is a Medical Director for OneBlood and Transfusion Medicine Specialists in Orlando, Florida, USA. Dr. Gammon is an Assistant Professor of Pathology for the University Of Central Florida College as well as an Assistant Professor Collaborative Faculty with Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, University of South Florida. He is also chair of the AABB’s Blood Banks and Transfusion Service Standards Program Unit and chair of the Transfusion Safety/Patient Blood Management Subsection. Dr. Gammon is also a member of the ISBT CCP Work Group.
Subgroup members publications and other resources
