donor rectuitment

Question 1

important areas to stress in donor rectuitment programs

Answer 1

1. highlight the importance of voluntart non remunerated donation
2. continued motivation and education of potential donors
3. involving important public figures and community readers in educatin programs
4. retention of safe donors
5. organizing donor recruitment campaigns on continuos basis

Question 2

Donor recruiment strategies

Answer 2

direct approach
celebration of special days
using of celebrities to convey message
water and electricity billsd

Question 2

donor recruitment criteria

Answer 2

aged between 16-65
body weight at least 45 kg
should pass medical check
no risky behaviour
not on certain medications

Question 3

mesaages in donor recruitments

Answer 3

1.importance of voluntary blood donation
2. need for preventing transfusion transmitted infections and risk associated with paid blood donors
3. assuring harmlessness of blood donation and safety of blood donors
4. Emotional appeals

Question 4

reasons of coming back for bloo donation

Answer 4

1. Good customers service
2. non-availability or rare group
3. on regular recall
4. sense of self satification
5. knowing the value of blood donation

Question 4

Reasons fro droping out of blood transfusion

Answer 4

1. impression that blood is being misused
2. failure to appreciate the efforts of blood donors
3. bad handling by the blood bank personel
4. Unhappy past experiences
5. unfavourable location/time for blood donation
6. lack of time and communication

Question 5

Main pillar sof donor retention

Answer 5

donor care
personal communication
donor recognition

Question 6

exprain the need for for donor care

Answer 6

blood donors give their blood for free and there is need to ensure that they are treated well

Question 7

how do we ensure that donor experience with the service is good

Answer 7

1. conduct donor surveys
2. receive feedback from donor on the donation process

Question 7

how do we ensure donor care

Answer 7

by ensuring that donor experience with the service is good

Question 8

disadvantages of poor donor care

Answer 8

donor retention may decline

Question 9

what are the indicators of effective donors motivation and recruitment program

Answer 9

increase in the total number of voluntary non remunerated donor

increase in number of regular repeat donors
3. Increase in number of organizations or communities involved in donor motivation

Question 10

explain the types of blood donors

Answer 10

Voluntary Donors: These are individuals who donate blood willingly and without any compensation. They are crucial for maintaining a safe and reliable blood supply.

Family/Replacement Donors: These donors give blood specifically for a friend or family member in need. Their donations replace the blood used by their loved one.

Paid Donors: Though less common and often discouraged due to the risk of unsafe blood, these donors receive compensation for their donation

Question 11

types of blood donation

Answer 11

1. Whole Blood Donation: The most common type where donors give about a pint of whole blood. This can be separated into red cells, plasma, and platelets.
2. Plasma Donation (Plasmapheresis): Plasma, the liquid part of blood, is collected, and the red cells and other components are returned to the donor. Plasma is used to treat patients with liver conditions, burns, and severe infections.
3. Platelet Donation (Plateletpheresis): Platelets are collected and the rest of the blood components are returned to the donor. This type is vital for cancer patients and those undergoing major surgery.
4. Double Red Cell Donation: This involves collecting two units of red blood cells while returning plasma and platelets to the donor. It’s particularly useful for trauma patients, newborns, and those with severe anemia.
5. Autologous Donation: Patients donate their blood for their own use, usually before a planned surgery. This ensures that they receive their own blood if transfusions are needed