Blood Bank Donor Selection and Screening as a Significant Challenge to Donor Recruitment Officers

Fulfilling Requisites For Safer Use of Blood and Blood Products

Authors

  • Christine Marie Alburo Cebu Doctors' University
  • Brian M. Denney Cebu Doctors' University
  • Emmalyn B. Cutamora Cebu Doctors' University

Keywords:

blood donation, donor recruitment, donor selection and screening, blood donation in pandemic, safe use of blood products

Abstract

Donor selection and screening are critical components of various medical practices, including blood donation. Challenges include a limited donor pool, inadequate resources and infrastructure, and ethical concerns. Strategies to address these problems include the use of living donors, the expansion of the donor pool through education and awareness campaigns, the provision of adequate resources and infrastructure, the development of standardized protocols and regulations, the use of innovative technologies and research methodologies, the development of ethical guidelines and standards, and the provision of informed consent and counseling.

Author Biography

Christine Marie Alburo, Cebu Doctors' University

Master of Science in Medical Technology
Graduate School

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2023-12-15

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Alburo, C. M., Denney, B., & Cutamora, E. (2023). Blood Bank Donor Selection and Screening as a Significant Challenge to Donor Recruitment Officers: Fulfilling Requisites For Safer Use of Blood and Blood Products. Journal of Scientific Investigations, 2(1), 1–7. Retrieved from http://jsi.cebudoctorsuniversity.edu/index.php/jsi/article/view/48

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)

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