To help minimize Red Cell waste, the BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (PBCO) coordinates a Provincial Red Cell Redistribution Program. Participating small and medium-sized hospitals send blood that is nearing its expiry date (10-14 days before expiry) to a designated large hospital where blood is more likely to be used.

 

BC Red Cell Redistribution Program Manual

To view or print specific sections of the manual, choose from the Table of Contents:
1. About the BC Red Cell Redistribution Program  

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2. BC Red Cell Redistribution Program Tools 
October 2018
PBCO - Supply Order Form October 2018

March 2018

  • Please contact your Health Authority Technical Leader for the appropriate form to order Redistribution Supplies at Calgary or Edmonton Canadian Blood Services
 
 October 2018
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Interhospital Exchange Form - For Inventory Use  October 2018
3. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process - Overview  
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For ISSUING Sites

 4. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process and Procedures - Issuing Site
 5. BC Red Cell Redistribution Training and Competencies - Issuing Site
  

For RECEIVING Sites

 6. BC Red Cell Redistribution Process and Procedures - Receiving Site
 7. BC Red Cell Redistribution Training and Competencies - Receiving Site