NATIONAL VOLUNTARY BLOOD SERVICES PROGRAM (NVBSP) Mandated to plan and implement by the Department of Health in cooperation with

Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) and Philippine Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC) and other government agencies and non- government organizations under the virtue of Republic Act 7719 also known as National Blood Services Act of 1994. OBJECTIVES: y To promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry and to instill public consciousness of the principle that blood donation is a humanitarian act. y To provide adequate, safe, affordable and equitable distribution of supply of blood and all blood products. y To mobilize all sectors of the community to participate in mechanisms for voluntary and non- profit collection of blood. VISION: Envision a network of modernized national and regional blood centers operating on a fully voluntary and non- remunerated blood donation system. MISSION: Ensure adequate, safe and accessible blood by: y Promoting voluntary blood donation as a way of life for every qualified healthy Filipino y Establishing new blood service facilities and upgrading existing ones y Organizing association of blood donors and training medical practitioners (nurse, doctor) on national blood use. BLOOD DONOR QUALIFICATIONS:  Weight of more than 45kg (100lbs) for 250ml of donated blood, 50kg (110lbs) for 450ml of donated blood.  Must be in Good Health  Aged 16- 65 years of age (16 and 17 years needs parental consent)  Blood Pressure must be on safe range, Systolic Bp of 90- 160 mmHg and Diastolic Bp of 60- 100 mmHg  Hemoglobin Count must be at least 125g/L (12.5g/dl) CONDITIONS PREVENTING ONE FROM DONATING BLOOD: 1. Diabetes Mellitus 2. Cancer 3. Hyperthyroidism 4. Cardiovascular Diseases 5. Severe Psychiatric Disorders 6. Epilepsy/ Convulsion 7. Severe Bronchitis and other lung disorders such as TB 8. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), Syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases 9. Malaria
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10. Kidney and Liver Diseases such as Hepatitis 11. Prolonged bleeding 12. Use of prohibited drugs STEPS ON HOW TO DONATE BLOOD: 1. Go to the nearest Blood Collection Unit (BCU) located at government hospitals. 2. Register as a potential blood donor. 3. Your Health History will be taken. 4. A Physical Examination follows to check on your weight, temperature, pulse and blood pressure. 5. A blood test will be done to know your blood group type. PRIORITY RECEPIENTS OF BLOOD DONATIONS: o Patients suffering from shock o Blood loss of 20% or more in an accident o Blood loss during Surgeries o Leukemia o Childbirth o Major Trauma o Liver Transplants o Hemophilia BLOOD STORAGE (SHELF LIFE) PAST: Whole blood and Red Cell Concentrates- 4 weeks LATEST: With blood preservatives- extended to 5 weeks. Plasma- 12 months (Frozen) POST BLOOD DONATION DOs and DONTs 1. Keep an eye on your dressing. Leave the adhesive dressing on arm for at least 3 hours but should be less than 12 hours. Bruising and Discoloration is an expected occurrence and will disappear after few days. 2. Avoid lifting heavy objects using the donating arm. 3. Do not smoke for the next 2 hours and avoid alcohol intake for the next 12 hours. 4. Eat regular meals and increase oral fluid intake after blood donation. WALKING BLOOD DONORS Donors blood will not be extracted immediately and stored. Blood extraction will be performed only when needed. This is a list of volunteer community members with their corresponding blood types at Rural Health Units as a requirement in complying with Sentrong Sigla Certification. These volunteer community members are called to donate their blood only if theres a great need for the blood.

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