Wednesday, March 12, 2025 / 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Topic:
Creating A Culture of Patient Blood Management Within An Organization: The Blood Bank as a Catalyst for Change
Speaker:
MaryAnn Sromoski, RN, FNP-C
COO, Sanguine Health LLC
Manager Patient Blood Management
Geisinger Health System
Speaker Bio:
Mary Ann Sromoski, RN, FNP-C, oversees the Patient Blood Management Program and Bloodless Medicine at Geisinger in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. MaryAnn and her team have created a comprehensive Patient Blood Management (PBM) program that includes an anemia consultative service.
MaryAnn’s background includes experience in the fields of Critical Care, Trauma, Transplant, and Obstetrics.
Mary Ann serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Society for Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) and acts as a mentor to SABM members developing their PBM programs. She also serves on the AABB PBM Standards Committee, is active in the AABB PBM Sub-Section, and has served as an AABB PEP mentor.
Mary Ann is proud to be President for the Carpatho-Rusyn Society.
Speaker:
Sarah Walbolt, RN, BSN
CEO, Sanguine Health LLC
Patient Blood Management Program Manager
University of Utah Healthcare
Speaker Bio:
Sarah is highly experienced in the development of Patient Blood Management in healthcare systems and currently serves as Patient Blood Management Program Manager at the University of Utah Health. She remains active in the Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) and is utilized as an implementation specialist to mentor healthcare organizations establishing PBM programs. Sarah serves on the board of the Society for Patient Blood Management (SABM). She also serves on the PBM Standards Committee for Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB). She is fueled by a passion to bring awareness in PBM. She enjoys patient advocacy for Patient Blood Management & Bloodless Care populations. Her nursing background is in Gastroenterology, OR and Program Management.
Abstract:
Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a globally recognized, evidence-based approach that optimizes patient care by managing and preserving a patient’s own blood. This webinar will define PBM using the internationally accepted framework and explore why standardizing its definition is essential for successful implementation. A key focus will be on integrating PBM into healthcare systems, emphasizing the necessary structural and strategic changes within an organization. Attendees will learn how PBM aligns with quality and safety initiatives, as well as the role of data, guidelines, and institutional policies in sustaining its practice. The session will also highlight how the blood bank and laboratory can lead this cultural transformation by driving education, implementing evidence-based transfusion strategies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. By positioning the blood bank as a central hub for PBM advocacy and practice, healthcare institutions can successfully implement and sustain PBM, improving patient outcomes while enhancing clinical and operational efficiency.
Objectives:
- Define Patient Blood Management (PBM) and Its Global Significance
- Explain the internationally recognized definition of PBM.
- Highlight the rationale for adopting this definition in clinical practice.
- Discuss the benefits of a standardized approach to PBM for patient outcomes and healthcare systems.
- Understand the Relationship Between PBM and the Blood Bank
- Describe the role of the blood bank in PBM implementation.
- Explore how PBM principles align with transfusion medicine and blood conservation strategies.
- Discuss the impact of PBM on blood supply, demand, and overall transfusion safety.
- Empowering the Blood Bank to Lead the Cultural Shift Toward PBM
- Identify key strategies for blood bank professionals to advocate for PBM.
- Discuss interdisciplinary collaboration between the blood bank, clinicians, and hospital leadership.
- Highlight successful models where blood banks have driven PBM adoption and cultural change.
Disclosures:
Sanguine Health, of which MaryAnn and Sarah are founders serves as faculty for J&J, MedTech
Pricing:
- Members: FREE (Registration is required.)
- Non-Members: $45 per session & $130 entire series
- Institutions: $75 per session & $200 entire series
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Watch for additional sessions in our Spring Webinar Series coming soon!
