October Educational Webinar: Developing a Lifeline - Ground Ambulance Whole Blood Programs
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Event Details
Each month, WEMSA members will be able to access a free online webinar exclusive to members only! Accredited for 1 CEU, each month will feature a different topic that is relevant to a variety of EMS levels. These educational webinars will be the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. You must register for the course using your member profile to ensure you have access to the Zoom link.
October's topic is Developing a Lifeline - Ground Ambulance Whole Blood Programs
Course Instructor:
Thomas W. Engel II, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor - Division of EMS Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Deputy Chief Medical Director - Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management
Medical Director New Berlin Fire Department
Medical Director Menomonee Falls Fire Department
Medical Director Fox Point Police Department
Course Description: This course provides a step-by-step guide to developing and implementing a prehospital blood administration program within a ground-based EMS agency. Participants will explore the clinical need for blood on 911 responses, the operational and legal challenges of launching such a program, and the essential logistics required to support it, from dispatch data to blood storage and warming equipment. Emphasis will be placed on collaboration with blood banks, training requirements, cost considerations, and building quality improvement infrastructure to ensure long-term success.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify appropriate clinical and dispatch criteria for initiating prehospital blood transfusion protocols.
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Describe the operational, legal, and logistical components required to establish a blood program for EMS.
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Outline the steps for partnering with blood banks and securing necessary equipment and training.
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Evaluate the importance of quality assurance, cost planning, and re-evaluation in sustaining a blood administration program.
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Recognize the role of multidisciplinary collaboration and adaptability in overcoming implementation barriers.
Target Audience: Management
