The National Blood Authority (NBA) is pleased to advise that applications are now invited for Round 5 research grants under the National Blood Sector Research and Development Program.
Applications for grant funding will fall into one of the three following categories:
Project Grants (up to 3 years)
Seed Grants (typically up to 1 year)
Scholarships (typically up to 1 year)
Applications are required to address evidence gaps in either:
Patient Blood Management; or
Immunoglobulin product use.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 28 September 2020 (Australian Eastern Standard Time AEST).
A request for expressions of interest in submitting an application will be circulated by the NBA shortly. Further information about this grant funding opportunity, including the Grant Opportunity Guidelines, Application Forms, and the standard Funding Agreements can be found on the National Blood Authority website at www.blood.gov.au/research-and-development.
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Please find here the fourth Serious Transfusion Incident Reporting (STIR) system Bulletin, to provide information on recent events and, if applicable, your individual health service interim report of notifications and investigations, for the period 1/07/2019 – 31/05/2020.
Blood Matters would like to thank all the health services who contribute to STIR, and acknowledges the valuable data validation performed by the Expert group, enabling them to provide these reports.
Please feel free to contact the Blood Matters secretariat if you have any questions or concerns about the attached report at email: STIR@redcrossblood.org.au or phone 03 9694 3523.
This has been received from Blood Matters and would be of interest to members.
Repeated blood sampling for laboratory testing can lead to iatrogenic anaemia. It is also known as hospital acquired anaemia. A reduction in iatrogenic blood loss reduces the risk of anaemia and potentially the need for blood transfusion (National Blood Authority 2018).
The ‘Blood sampling volume audit report 2019’ highlights there is significant variation in the cumulative volume of blood samples according to clinical unit. From the data reported, there is potential concern for iatrogenic anaemia developing in patients in intensive care and haematology/oncology units, based on cumulative blood sampling volumes over the study length of stay.
Blood Matters recommends that health services review the report and associated recommendations through the blood management committee (or equivalent body), and use the data and individual reports (for those who participated) to assess their performance and action strategies to address any gaps.
Membership renewals are now due for the 2020-2021 year. To remain an eligible member and receive member benefits, members should renew before 30th June 2020.
A new take on an old favourite is now within reach to help you with safe bedside transfusion practice.
The Blood Book replaces the much-loved Flippin’ Blood which was a collaboration between the Blood Service, BloodSafe and SA Health.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has now solely developed this new resource to include updated comprehensive information to help health professionals practice safe transfusion.
Launched on International Nurses Day, Tuesday 12 May, the Blood Book includes:
guidance on the safe use and administration of blood components and products for neonates, paediatrics and adults,
information on the range of blood components currently available in Australia,
a transfusion administration checklist, and much more.
The resource is based on the 2019 edition of the Australian New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion and Australia College of Nursing Guidelines for the Administration of Blood Products (ANZSBT/ACN 3rd edition).
As the Blood Book is designed as a replacement resource, please discard any existing copies of Flippin’ Blood
You can order hard copies by sending an email or find the online version here.
HSANZ, ANZSBT and THANZ have been closely monitoring the COVID:19 situation and the potential impact the current restrictions have on our ability to organise and plan for a Meeting in November 2020. Due to the current uncertainty around gatherings and travel restrictions, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Meeting. We also acknowledge that health professionals are currently dealing with an unprecedented global pandemic that are stretching resources in our health departments.
Adelaide will instead host the 2021 Blood Meeting on 19th – 22nd September.
Further information on abstract timelines, program and speakers will be updated on this website in the coming months as plans for 2021 commence. We appreciate your ongoing support of our annual meeting and we look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide in 2021.
ANZSBT has curated a set of resources on the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources are up-to-date at time of publication, however the situation is changing rapidly and you should ensure that any information you use is up-to-date. We are regularly updating resources as they become available here…
The Local Organising Committee for Blood 2020 have been monitoring the updates on COVID-19 and how it may impact on the Meeting. We are continuing to plan for an exciting and interesting program with a diverse range of speakers and topics. In light of the recent restrictions announced by the Australian Government, the Organising Committee has decided to postpone the opening of abstract submission and registration while we monitor the latest advice.
It is our intention to proceed with the Meeting, we are regularly reviewing the situation as it continues to change and will provide an update in April. We encourage you to sign up to the mailing list in the meantime so we can notify you when abstract submission and registration opens.
