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Irish Blood Transfusion Service Ferrying Programme 2012. IBTS - Statistics. 1 in 4 people need a blood transfusion There is no substitute for human blood. Your one donation of blood can help the recovery of up to three patients
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IBTS - Statistics • 1 in 4 people need a blood transfusion • There is no substitute for human blood. • Your one donation of blood can help the recovery of up to three patients • Approximately 1,000 Irish people receive blood transfusions every week • 50,000 blood donations are needed every year in the Dublin area • Only 6% of the eligible population donate, providing blood for a population of about 4 million people
It’s as easy as 1..2..3 1: Medical Questionnaire You will fill out a health history and lifestyle form which will be reviewed with you by a Nurse. All information you give will be confidential 2: Iron Level Check We will check your iron level to make sure they are within acceptable limits 3: Donation Most people donate a unit of blood in 7-10 minutes
Requirements of Donating between 18 and 65 years at least 8 Stone approx in weight in normal health no history of infectious hepatitis (jaundice) after 13 years of age period between donations: a minimum of 90 days
Nurses at IBTS • Role – Care of Donors Before, During and After Donation. • Nurse’s ask Questions to make sure that it is OK for the Donor to Give Blood. • Nurses put the needle into the Donor’s Arms. • Nurses Check that the Donor’s arm is OK after Donation,. • Nurses are the first point of contact if the Donor feels unwell after donating • Nurse Looks after the Donor Until they are better
Ferrying Programme We are expanding our Ferrying Programme to include businesses, organisations, groups in the clinic areas. If you can identify 3 + people in a group or organisation that are willing to donate blood, we can arrange it for you. Our recruitment team can visit your premises prior to your appointment date and set up a stand, where people can ask questions in relation to blood donation. If you are a company, all that we request is that you give your employees time off work to attend our clinic
The Advantages of the Ferrying Programme • We will arrange a time / date of appointment, that suits your need • We will provide transportation to and from the clinic, with minimal delay • The process takes approx. 2 hours from door to door • Flexiblity is given where needed • We will set up a promotional stand in house to answer any queries • There is minimal work from your Organisation - all you need to do is set the date, and inform your staff of same • You are recognising your social responsibility to the community • And most importantly, you are helping to save lives
The Importance of the Ferrying Programme Recent Research conducted by the IBTS, confirmed that there is a consistent reference made to blood donation in the workplace, and the relevance and convenience of this to potential donors: “When it’s connected with your work, everyone does it. That’s what started me, and I’ve just kept it up.” “Where I used to work, the management at the time were asked to set an example, and everybody did it. Then, everybody else was delighted to do the same.” “I started because I worked next door and saw the people going”.
Frequently Asked Questions What is the process for donating blood? 1: You arrive at the clinic and you are asked to complete a form 2: For a first time donor (or a donor who has not donated in the previous two years), you must be interviewed by one of the medical staff 3: Your anemia levels are checked to ensure that you can donate today - this is a finger blood test 4: Once you meet all the criteria levels, you will be directed to the next available bed 5: The donation of the blood itself takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes 6: You will then be shown to the canteen for some light refreshments and a short rest
Frequently Asked Questions What happens to my blood after donating? 1: All donated blood is tested to identify blood group and screened for hepatitis, HIV, HTLV and syphilis 2: Then it can either be used as whole blood for one patient or separated into different components to help several patients Can I participate in regular activities after donating blood? For the most part, yes. You may return to work, although you should avoid heavy exercise for at least five hours after donating.
Frequently Asked Questions How often can I donate? 1: You can donate safely every three months. 2: Hospitals and people who need blood transfusions rely on the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to provide enough blood every week of the year - that’s 3,000 units of blood per week! 3: We rely on donors to meet this need. 4: We rely on you to donate every three months
Blood Groups O+ 47% O- 8% A+ 26% A-` 5% B+ 9% B- 2% AB- 1% AB+ 2%
Of the people who can donate but don’t…..What is stopping them?? • No Reasons 44% • Fear 30% • Lack of Information 15% • Don’t have the time 7% • Other 4%
Who Needs Blood Transfusions • New born babies • Woman who has just given birth • Cancer Patients • Road Traffic Accident Victims • Patients undergoing surgery
Donation Centres Fixed Centres • D’Olier Street, Dublin • Stillorgan Village, Co Dublin • St Finbarrs Hospital, Cork Mobile Clinics • The Mobile Units visit over 260 locations around the country each year • Log onto www.giveblood.ie to find out about the next nearest clinic in your area, or call 1850 - 731 137
Some words for thought…. You get more than you give. • You get to do something good,just because it is the right thing to do. • You get to save a life in a lunchtime. • You get to be part of something that’s bigger than all of us, • but needs every one of us. • You get to be the reason a child goes home healthy to his family. • You get to help others, without judgements about colour or race, age or social class. • You get to inspire hope, where hope is most needed. • You get proof that you are the kind of person we all want to be – generous, good, kind. And all you give is blood
Remember: 3,000 donations are needed every week to meet hospital demands because……………. 1 in 4 people require a blood transfusion at some stage of their lives Is it you, a parent, a sibling, a friend?
