Blood Letting
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BATAAN CHAPTERCapitol Compound, City of Balanga, Bataan
(047) 791-2351/ [email protected]
Republic Act 10072Philippine Red Cross Act
“The Philippine Red Cross shall be recognized as the voluntary,
independent and autonomous nongovernmental society auxiliary to the authorities of the Republic of the
Philippines in the humanitarian field to assist said authorities in discharging the obligations set forth in the Geneva Conventions
and the Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.”
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Republic Act 7719National Blood Services Act of 1994
promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry
provide for an adequate, safe, affordable and equitable distribution of supply of blood and blood products
Policy-making body and regulatory
functions
Department of Health
National Voluntary Blood Services Program
Voluntary Non-remunerated Blood Donation Advocacy
Philippine Red CrossBlood Services
Continuous professionaleducation for blood bank
staff
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
The Tripartite Organization of the Philippine Blood Services
Who we are…
Our Mission
To save lives by providing safe blood and blood products in a cost effective manner as a fulfillment social responsibility of the PRC.
Our Vision
Philippine Red Cross, the leading provider of safe and quality blood and blood products in the country.
“ A voluntary, non-remunerated blood donor is a person who
gives blood, plasma or other blood components of their
own free will and receives no payment for it, either in the form of
cash, or in kind which could be considered a substitute for
money”
Who is a volunteer blood donor?
Who can donate blood?
Must be 18-65 years old NOTE: 16-17 y/o must present a letter of consent from
parents or legal guardian
Must weigh 50 kilos or 110 pounds
Must be in good health
Must be free of cough, colds, fever and wounds
Must pass the series of donor screening
Let’s prepare…
Avoid taking medications for 24 hours
Do not drink alcohol
Drink lot of fluids like water and juice
Have enough sleep
Eat light meal
Avoid smoking for atleast 3 hours
Let’s be ready…Let’s donate!
5 Easy steps to follow during blood donation:
Interview
Physical Examination
Blood Extraction
Blood Typing
Vital Signs
Post donation advice…Apply pressure on punctured site
Rest for about 10-15 minutes
Increase fluid intake
Avoid strenuous activities
Avoid stooping down
Avoid drinking alcohol
Avoid smoking after extraction
Former President Fidel V. Ramos. He is a
blood donor. And he save lives.
Ms. Angel Locsin, an actress.
She is a blood donor.
And she save lives.
Ryan Agoncillo. I am an actor, tv host, a father. I am a
blood donor.
Ms. Ruby Rodriguez. I’m an actress, comedienne, singer
and a blood donor.
Michael V. I am a composer,
singer, actor and I am a blood donor.
We donated blood. And we save lives.
Everyone who donate blood gets the following benefits:
Free medical consultation
Free Blood typing for possible blood donors
Screening for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Malaria, Syphilis
Production of new blood cells in the body
Can burn 650 calories
Prevention of excessive iron in blood
Donor cards are given to ALL blood donors for:
Serves as record of blood donation
Reference number (serial number) in laboratory screening for transfusion transmissible infections
TransferableNo Expiration
Department of Health Administrative Memo No. 121 s. 2002
BLOOD COMPONENT BLOOD HANDLING FEE
Whole Blood 1,500.00
Packed Red Cells 1,100.00
Other components: Platelet, FFP, Cryoprecipitate
700.00
Maximum allowable fee for blood processing, testing and storage
THE BLOOD DONOR CARD IS NOT USED TO WAIVE THE BLOOD PROCESSING FEE
How to avail blood from PRC blood service facility
1. Get a blood requisition form with complete details:
Patients name Diagnosis Blood type, Rh type Components number of units Doctors signature
2.. In case patient is indigent, get a letter of endorsement from the hospital’s social services (SWA) or PCSO to avail 25% or 100% discount on blood handling fee.
Donate your blood
Not everybody can donate.
Feel good about yourself…..
every blood donor is a H E R !be a hero, it’s in your blood.