EMERGENCY BLOOD NLBCP-004 MANAGEMENT PLAN

The NEBMC will ensure implementation of the National Plan by developing recommendations and providing advice to the P/T Ministries of Health, Zones/hospitals, and CBS to ensure a consistent and coordinated response to any critical blood shortages in Canada. [...] NLBCP-004 Version: 4.0 P a g e | 4 Effective Date: 2024-02-16 Emergency Blood Management Plan It is the responsibility of each of the Provinces/Territories (P/T) Ministry of Health to develop a Provincial/Territorial plan to manage any blood component shortages (including the formation of a P/T Emergency Blood Management Committee and its terms of reference) and linking it to other P/T emergency p. [...] In times of severe shortages CBS consults with both the National and Provincial EMBCs to determine the allocation of inventory, taking into consideration the usual CBS customer requirements, the cause of the shortage, current inventory requirements, and prep work done by the hospitals/Zones (such as development and implementation of the Zone and/or Facility Plan). [...] Zones/Site Impact and Actions The inventory shortage phase and the unique requirements of specific sites in the Zones determines the actions required to minimize the impact on the Health Care services provided and to ensure safe, equitable care for all patients. [...] Roles/Responsibilities • Develop a response plan to minimize the Provincial impact of blood shortages; • Review current Emergency Blood Management Plan (EBMP) to determine readiness to respond to any potential impacts to blood supply; • Collect all available current resources and best practices to discuss any potential changes and/or supplemental material to be added to existing plan; • In collabo.