The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of our blood drive sponsors.
The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control and will continue to socially distance wherever possible at our blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors are no longer required to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason.Donors are encouraged to bring their own blankets, but electric blankets and heating pads are not permitted. During this time, blankets typically used by platelet, Power Red and AB Elite donors at Red Cross blood donation centers will be laundered after each use, which may limit the availability.Following social distancing practices between donors including donor beds, as well as waiting and refreshment areas.Providing hand sanitizer for use before entering and throughout the donation appointment.Enhanced disinfecting of surfaces and equipment.We have also increased our vigilance concerning some of these safety protocols including: Conducting donor mini-physicals to ensure donors are healthy and well on day of donation.Preparing the arm for donation with aseptic scrub.Using sterile collection sets for every donation.Wiping down donor-touched areas after every collection.Īt each blood drive or donation center, Red Cross employees follow thorough safety protocols, including: The Red Cross only collects blood from individuals who are healthy and feeling well at the time of donation – and who meet other eligibility requirements. There are no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus. “Thank you to all the Delta people who make a difference and roll up their sleeves to give blood to help save lives all year long, and a special thank you to our blood drive program leaders for their commitment to making every drive count.The top priority of the Red Cross is the safety of our donors, volunteers, employees and blood recipients, and we are committed to transparency with the American public during this evolving public health emergency. The fact that we finished at a record 14,743 units is another example of the Delta Difference alive and well,” said Tad Hutcheson, Managing Director – Community Engagement. “Delta people came together to overcome remarkable challenges over the past year, and Delta finished strong again this year in our mission to save lives. “It’s the blood already on the shelves that helps in times of emergency, and thanks to Delta’s unwavering dedication, we are able to ensure hospital patients have access to essential blood products whenever and wherever they are needed.” “Donating blood is a selfless and special way to make a lifesaving difference, and we are so very grateful to Delta and their employees for their continued support of our mission,” said Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. One important change to the Delta blood drive program has been the addition of community blood drives and partnering with our sponsorship team for joint drives with Atlanta sports teams that Delta sponsors, like the Braves, the Hawks and United. Giving blood has remained essential, and the need remains high as the blood supply is often at its lowest during the summer months. 1 corporate blood sponsor of the American Red Cross for a fifth consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 14,743 units of blood in fiscal year 2022. 14 new blood drive locations were added in the past yearĭelta people’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No.
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