title: Blood conservation: the CEO perspective.
abstract: Hospital CEOs are concerned about more than just cost of services to their patients. The advancement of patient car along with maintaining or improving patient safety are also key elements to the CEO, to limit patient risks, hospital liability, and negative public relations. The CEO is accountable to the hospital staff, the patients, and the general public. Establishing programs such as blood management or bloodless medicine can be implemented by using a team approach. A physician champion with a clear business plan that addresses all issues and challenges is critical for successful implementation. As blood and blood product costs rise and supply decreases, alternatives such as cell saving techniques and the use of pharmacologic interventions can have a significant impact on net hospital expenditures.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Timothy O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001782:Blood Donors / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D016542:Chief Executive Officers, Hospital; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D010414:Pennsylvania; D011050:Policy Making; D012449:Safety; D014481:United States