AABB
8101 Glenbrook Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-2749
Phone: +1.301.907.6977
Fax: +1.301.907.6895
email: aabb@aabb.org
MEMBERSHIP
For more information on any of the following membership categories or to apply for membership, visit the Join AABB section. For your convenience, an online individual membership application is also available in this section. To speak with someone in our Membership Department, please call (301) 215-6489 or send an email to membership@aabb.org.
Individual Membership: Any individual who is interested in or actively involved in blood banking and transfusion medicine activities.
Institutional Membership: Any facility that collects, processes, distributes or transfuses blood and/or blood components. AABB Accreditation is a requirement for institutional membership.
Affiliate Program: Any transfusion service that is currently not registered or licensed with the Food and Drug Administration; and organizations, facilities or professional groups in the health-care profession that do not collect or transfuse blood
Section Membership: Any individual member of the Association may also elect to join the Scientific and/or Administrative Section. Section membership is a great vehicle for bringing together members with similar interests, sharing information and networking with your peers.
REGULATORY/LEGISLATIVE/LEGAL
Regulatory Affairs Program monitors and reports on federal government agency activities affecting transfusion and cellular therapies communities. Member comments on federal rulemaking and policymaking activities are coordinated through the Regulatory Affairs Department. AABB positions on significant regulatory issues are presented before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other government agencies. Contact the Regulatory Affairs Department at regulatory@aabb.org.
Legislative Program monitors and reports on legislative activities in Congress; supports the AABB in developing position statements and congressional testimony on legislative issues facing the blood banking and transfusion medicine communities; and responds to legislative initiatives affecting blood banking. Reports are summarized in AABB News and AABB Weekly Report. Contact the Government Affairs Department at govt&legal@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6593.
Legal Program monitors and reports on significant legal issues affecting the blood banking and transfusion medicine communities. Reports are provided in AABB News and AABB Weekly Report. Contact the Office of General Counsel at govt&legal@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6593.
EDUCATION
National Conferences/Regional Workshops are held throughout the country to provide continuing education in one and two-day sessions on scientific, regulatory, technical and operational topics. Contact the Education Department at education@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6482.
Distance Learning Programs enable participants to learn the latest information through audio and video conferencing. This state-of-the-art educational series has enabled thousands of health care professionals to sharpen their skills, find out the latest technical procedures, management techniques and industry trends to improve performance and overall operations. Contact the Education Department at education@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6482.
Accreditation of SBB Programs Specialist in Blood Banking Technology (SBB) Programs are accredited by the AABB in collaboration with the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Contact the Education Department at education@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6482.
Certification Programs Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) and Blood Banker (BB) Certification are available through the AABB. The certification exam is cosponsored by the AABB and the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry. Contact the Education Department at education@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6482.
AABB Annual Meeting & CTTXPO is the only national forum for the presentation of new scientific, technical, management and operational information on blood banking and transfusion medicine. Education tracks focusing on specific member job functions, including scientific, technical, clinical, quality/education, administrative and recruitment/collections are incorporated into the meeting. In addition, programs on operations, management, negotiating, managed care, legal issues, ethical issues and an industry summit are part of this dynamic event. Contact the Meeting Services Department at meeting@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6480.
PUBLICATIONS
About Our Books : The AABB is the premier publisher for publications in the blood banking and transfusion medicine field. Our high quality publications and practice standards are relevant for today’s health-care professionals. Each book in our distinctive collection has been developed based on our high standards and on our understanding of what will benefit you, the blood banking and transfusion medicine professional.
The AABB publishes books under two publishing names, the AABB and AABB Press. There are subtle differences between these two publishing vehicles. Those books published under the AABB name focus on our activities as they relate to our standards, guidance-developing activities and committee work. AABB publications are written by our volunteer committee members as a direct charge from the AABB Board of Directors.
Books developed under the AABB Press program focus on a wide range of timely reference and research-oriented topics in blood banking and transfusion medicine. Also covered are related aspects of hematology, immunology, genetics, authoritative texts and training manuals. Book proposals are considered from professionals involved in blood banking and transfusion medicine. If you are interested in writing for the AABB Press program, please contact Laurie Munk at (301) 215-6595 or laurie@aabb.org.
For more information or to order a specific publication, visit the AABB Bookstore. You can also place your order by contacting the AABB Sales Department at sales@aabb.org or (866) 222-2498.
COMMUNICATIONS
AABB delivers the most up-to-date information in blood banking and transfusion medicine. Each piece communication vehicle is developed with a specific section of our membership in mind.
AABB News: This association magazine keeps members informed of recent and upcoming AABB and member events and industry news.
AABB Weekly Report : Exclusively online, this weekly publication focuses on breaking news and research affecting blood banks and transfusion services.
Association Bulletins: Association Bulletins contain information related to policy statements, guidelines and interim standards. They are published in the Members Area of the AABB Web site. For more information, contact the AABB executive office at executive@aabb.org
Standards Source: Standards Source is now published online, allowing greater flexibility in length and timing of updates to deliver relevant guidance directly to your inbox in a timely manner. You will receive up-to-date information on all aspects of AABB’s standard-setting activities.
TRANSFUSION: TRANSFUSION is the monthly peer-reviewed journal of the AABB. The journal is the primary international vehicle for publication of scientific, technical and administrative papers relating to blood banking; transfusion medicine; hematopoietic, cellular and gene therapies; and tissue transplantation.
www.aabb.org: AABB’s Web site containing facts about donating and receiving blood, where to donate and receive blood, listings of meetings across the nation, late breaking news in the industry, FDA reports, legislative changes, medical updates, access to newsletters, AABB Forums and CareerLink. Contact Frank Berry, Director of Internet Services at webmaster@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6555.
OTHER SERVICES
AABB Forums bring members with common interests together via an electronic format to discuss issues related to their interests. .
Autologous Blood Transfusion Resources The AABB provides guidelines, brochures and posters on presurgical, intraoperative and postoperative autologous programs for medical personnel and patients. Contact Customer Service at sales@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6499.
National Blood Exchange (NBE) provides a mechanism for resource sharing of blood and components between facilities across the country, thus allowing for the best utilization of blood resources. Blood centers with surplus blood or hospitals needing additional blood should contact the NBE at nbe@aabb.org or call (800) 458-9388.
The National Blood Foundation (NBF), established in 1983, funds research and education projects that advance transfusion medicine, blood banking and cellular therapies to benefit both patients and donors. For more information about these programs or how to donate, please contact the NBF at nbf@aabb.org or call (301) 215-6552.
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