Planning Multi-Center Blood Drives

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Planning Multi-CenterBlood Drives

• Marty Ricker
• Recruiter Supervisor
• ASBP

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Objectives

• Outline and discuss primary planning
  considerations for multi-center drives
• Explain some techniques to publicize these drives
  
• Discuss the use of the cadre and student chain of
  command to ensure a successful drive

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Planning Considerations

• Personnel 1 staff per 2 donors per hour
• Travel
• Transportation
• Lodging
• Training time
• Cost/benefit analysis

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Logistical Considerations

• Equipment
• Supplies
• Blood shipment
• Blood distribution plan

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Publicizing The Event

• Audience
• Military
• Students
• Civilians
• Available venues
• Newspapers, bulletins, POD/POW
• Radio, TV
• DRMS

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Publicize the Event

• Local advocates
• VFW
• American Legion
• Organizational leadership
• Student leadership
• Flyers, posters, signs banners

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Cadre StudentChain of Command

• Educate
• Program information
• Common deferrals
• Appeal to their sense of duty
• Competition
• Awards incentives

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