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Publication: NEJM Emergency Blood Drives During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A New Model of Collaboration among UCSF Leadership, Medical Students, and a Community Partner
In response to a potential blood shortage triggered by a shelter-in-place order in the San Francisco area, a multidisciplinary team at an academic medical center partnered with a major blood provider to create a safe and sustainable blood drive model during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of a broad effort to disseminate this model, they describe the process in this case study.
Planning a blood drive during COVID-19: A Playbook
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of thousands of community blood drives. This playbook walks you through safely planning and holding your own community blood drive.
4 Things to Know About Donating Blood during COVID-19
Here are a few important things we’ve learned about donating blood during COVID-19.
Blood Donation in a Time of Isolation
How do we encourage and support safe donation of blood in a time of urgent shortages and social distancing? One EDC team is digging in to tackle the challenge.