The Hospital of Dénia has just received the MAPBM (Maturity Assessment Model in Patient Blood Management) award for its good practices in blood management. The Hematology Service has highlighted the importance of this award, since it represents recognition of the work of the entire Dénia Hospital team, from the professionals of the Transfusion Service to the doctors, nurses and staff who care for patients.
"This award motivates us to continue working to further improve the quality of health care that we offer to our patients and optimize health resources," said Ana Abad, head of the Transfusion Service at the Dianense center.
The MAPBM recognition evaluates the maturity of blood management systems in hospitals to improve patient blood before, during and after surgery, through the application of so-called PBM (Patient Blood Management) practices, recommended by the WHO.
These protocols are based on three pillars, such as the treatment of anemia prior to surgery, the use of drugs to reduce bleeding during the intervention and the use of an appropriate transfusion, in indication and in quantity. To do this, aspects specific to the patient are taken into account, such as their medical history and their specific needs.
To apply PBM programs, it is necessary to have an appropriate organizational structure, which ranges from information systems, training of transfusing personnel or a series of specific protocols. To which we must add a methodology for evaluating these practices, which helps to develop continuous improvement.
The MAPBM project reaches its tenth edition this year and 52 health centers from all over Spain participate in it. The Dénia Hospital has obtained an excellent score in the different sections, which demonstrates its commitment to patient safety and its firm commitment to improving the quality of care in blood transfusion.
The best transfusion is still the one that is not given, because it operates more quickly and with appropriate cauterization. The non-transfused patient gets well in less time. Personal experience.