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Recruiting Students to Donate Blood
No one will argue the importance of having young adults donate blood. It is only through their support that we are able to contend with the demands of our hospitals. But let’s face it; once young donors make a donation it can often be difficult to get them back. The American Red Cross says…
Read MoreAll or Nothing: Advice on Finding the Perfect Blood Bank Partnerships
(Image c/o VABlood) For any not-for-profit or community supported organization you are only as good as your standing in the community. A sure way to screw up that support is by partnering with companies or products that are counter to your mission statement and that do not align with your goals. If it sounds like…
Read MoreNot HIPAA Critical
Happy New Year! In the New Year your blood collection agency has new goals, new ideas, and hopefully a new invigorated spirit. My motto this year in my personal life is “Don’t set a resolution, start a revolution.” I am using this year to really maximize the talent and assets I have to up my…
Read MoreEvery Drop Counts
If you’re in charge of a blood collection agency, center, or hospital blood bank you know the blood industry is about two things: donors and dollars. Donors make up the most important part of the equation, which is why they’re mentioned first. However, as a member of a blood collection agency you always need to monitor…
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