Reference Materials

DSM Transfusion Medicine

Quality Manuals & Resources Technical Standards & Resources Best Practice Education Tools Reaction Investigations Clinical Guidelines & Resources Education & Competency TM Joint Initiatives

DSM's Transfusion Medicine discipline is responsible for the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures for all blood bank and crossmatch operations, development of utilization management strategies and operationalizing implementation of new products/initiatives. The discipline works collaboratively with external partners such as Canadian Blood Services (CBS), Manitoba Health, Regional Health Authorities and health care professionals to ensure best practices within the province.

In Winnipeg, DSM’s Transfusion Medicine services are limited to blood bank services as cross-matching is done by CBS. In rural areas and Brandon DSM is responsible for both blood bank services and cross-matching. The discipline is responsible for overall education of clinical and laboratory staff in best practices and appropriate utilization.

Back to Reference Materials