Blood Shortage Plan
Blood and blood products are a vital part of patient health care across Canada. The National Advisory Committee on Blood and Blood Products has developed frameworks for managing supplies of blood components and plasma protein and related products (PPRPs) in times of shortage. A Saskatchewan Blood Contingency Plan has been developed and will help Saskatchewan hospitals manage shortages of labile blood components.
Resources
| Document Name | Date of Original Publication | Date Revised |
|---|
| Saskatchewan Blood Contingency Plan | November 20, 2023 | November 20, 2023 | Download |
Links
Current Blood Shortage Status:
National Advisory Committee on Blood and Blood Products (NAC) – Blood Shortage Resources:
Labile Blood Components:
- The National Plan for Management of Shortages of Labile Blood Components
- Red Phase Emergency Framework
Immunoglobulin Products:
- The National Plan for Management of Shortages of Immunoglobulin (Ig) Products
- Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Brand Switching Guidance and Resources