The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of our blood drive sponsors. The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control and will continue to socially distance wherever possible at our blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors are no longer required to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason.Donors are encouraged to bring their own blankets, but electric blankets and heating pads are not permitted. During this time, blankets typically used by platelet, Power Red and AB Elite donors at Red Cross blood donation centers will be laundered after each use, which may limit the availability.Following social distancing practices between donors including donor beds, as well as waiting and refreshment areas.Providing hand sanitizer for use before entering and throughout the donation appointment.Enhanced disinfecting of surfaces and equipment.We have also increased our vigilance concerning some of these safety protocols including: Conducting donor mini-physicals to ensure donors are healthy and well on day of donation.Preparing the arm for donation with aseptic scrub.Using sterile collection sets for every donation.Wiping down donor-touched areas after every collection.Īt each blood drive or donation center, Red Cross employees follow thorough safety protocols, including: The Red Cross only collects blood from individuals who are healthy and feeling well at the time of donation – and who meet other eligibility requirements.
There are no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus. The top priority of the Red Cross is the safety of our donors, volunteers, employees and blood recipients, and we are committed to transparency with the American public during this evolving public health emergency.
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