From Problem Identification to Health Program Implementation in Blood Management and Health Systems
Date: February 26 2026
Speakers: Juan Manuel Cisneros Carrasco and Poojan Joshi
Aim of the Live Journal Club:
The aim of this Live Journal Club was to review universal analytical and administrative tools applicable to blood banks and blood systems, spanning from structured problem identification and prioritization to health program and policy implementation. Using real-world transfusion and haemovigilance scenarios, the session demonstrated how evidence can be translated into effective programs, implementation strategies, and evaluation frameworks with measurable impact.
UK and Australia: Two Models for Managing Immunoglobulin Appropriateness and Access
Date: April 1, 2026
Speaker: Nicolle Ginman, Siraj Misbah, Cynthia So-Osman, Raza Sheharyar
Aim of the webinar:
- Described how the UK and Australia organised national governance for Ig use, including funding, advisory structures and gatekeeping mechanisms.
- Understood how patient‑level Ig data was collected, analysed and fed back to support appropriate use and stewardship.
- Identified practical approaches to prescribing oversight (approval panels, decision support, role of Ig nurses) and how these functioned during shortages.
- Reflected on how similar data and governance structures could be adapted in their own countries to enable regular (e.g., annual, prospective) evaluation of Ig use.
- Took away concrete ideas and questions to guide national or regional discussions on strengthening Ig policy, monitoring and equitable access.
From vision to reality: Operationalizing the digital blood center
Date: April 9, 2026
Speakers: Zheng Yinhong, Oscar Zamudio Chávez, Luis Larrea, Andrew Wang
Aim of the webinar:
This webinar built on the 2024 webinar “An Outlook into the Future Blood Centers” and focused on practical strategies to turn digital transformation visions into operational reality. Participants learned how end‑to‑end automation, device‑software integration, and data‑driven decision making supported improvements in areas such as inventory management, staff productivity, quality processes, and donor/recipient care. The speakers shared real‑world examples, key change‑management lessons, and success factors for prioritizing digital initiatives, aligning IT with operations, upskilling staff, and collaborating effectively with vendors to scale digital transformation in blood centers.
Transfusion Reactions eLearning Module
