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Simple Time Savers Speed Up Donation Process
Most blood drive coordinators strive to get their donors through the blood donation process in as short a time as possible. Here are just some ways to help things move a little quicker:
Have donors bring a list of medications
During the confidential medical history interview, donors are asked to specify which medications they are taking. Many donors need time to think of those long medication names that are difficult to spell. If donors are on multiple medications, the interview time is further prolonged. Showing up at a blood drive with a list of current medications can save precious time.
Have a good meal in advance
Donors often attend a blood drive having had only a coffee and donut for breakfast. This often results in being asked to eat more food in the canteen area before their donation to prevent any adverse physical reactions. Donors can minimize the time spent at a blood drive by eating hearty meals before giving blood.
Use “runners” to notify donors when it’s time to donate
After completing the initial registration process and questionnaire, employees are free to return to their desks, workstations or classrooms until a nurse is ready to begin the medical history interview. A designated volunteer or “runner” that retrieves donors when they can be processed, minimizes time away from work.
Every year 7,000 new donors are needed.
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