Austin Pathology/Blood bank tour
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Date: Monday 16th June & Monday 23rd June.Please sign up for one session only per person.
Time: 1:30pm
About the course
Join us for a tour of Austin Pathology/blood bank services. Designed for clinical staff at Mercy Health for Women, this tour aims to provide participants with an introduction to pathology and blood bank services.
Topics may include
• Orientation of the pathology space, blood bank fridges and products stored onsite
• Arrival of specimens - how are they sorted/ prioritized?
• What is the process with blood bank specimens, checking processes and Zero tolerance policy?
• What delays might occur? In what instances may blood group specimens require additional testing, or be sent off to Lifeblood for additional testing?
• Importance of accurate documentation including clinical information and location on pathology requests
• Wastage of blood products and common reasons
• Activation of Code White – what is the process if emergency blood is requested?
Dates
Monday 16 June 2025 - Monday 23 June 2025 (UTC+10)Location
Meet Tina at MHW Level 3 in front of Lifts at 1:25pm.
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