Disaster Operations Handbook—Hospital Supplement. Coordinating the Nation’s Blood Supply During Disasters and Biological Events

While it does not address internal policies, this handbook can help hospitals plan for and ensure that they have enough blood for transfusion in the event of a disaster. It includes a flow chart and a needs assessment chart that can help with calculating the total number of units needed from the task force. Access the hospital supplement here: https://aabb.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/about/disaster-operations-handbook-hospital-supplement.pdf?sfvrsn=ba6a852c_0