Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration, 10th edition – Print

The 10th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration (Perioperative Standards) contains requirements that address perioperative collection and preparation of red cell and non-red-cell components. Its goal is to maintain and enhance the quality and safety of perioperative autologous blood collection and administration and to provide a basis for the AABB Accreditation Program. It reflects the concerns and priorities of several different aspects of the discipline, including the input of recognized experts in the field and the best interests of their patients. It was developed in the context of the global drive for quality in health care and internationally recognized principles of quality management.

Significant changes to the 10th edition:

• New Standard 1.7 requires that all laboratories have processes in place to perform risk assessments for all critical activities in the facility at defined intervals.
• New Standard 3.8.6 requires that laboratories have processes in place to minimize the risk and impact of internal and external data breach.
• Standard 5.2.2 has been expanded to allow medical director designees to develop policies, processes and procedures concerning collection and administration of components.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023

(2022, AABB, soft cover, 68 pages, ISBN 978-1-56395-455-9)
Nonmember price: $188
Member price: $152

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