Planning Multi-Center Blood Drives Marty Ricker Recruiter Supervisor ASBP
Objectives Outline and discuss primary planning considerations for multi-center drives Outline and discuss primary planning considerations for multi-center drives Explain some techniques to publicize these drives Explain some techniques to publicize these drives Discuss the use of the cadre and student chain of command to ensure a successful drive Discuss the use of the cadre and student chain of command to ensure a successful drive
Planning Considerations Personnel – 1 staff per 2 donors per hour Personnel – 1 staff per 2 donors per hour Travel Travel Transportation Transportation Lodging Lodging Training time Training time Cost/benefit analysis Cost/benefit analysis
Logistical Considerations Equipment Equipment Supplies Supplies Blood shipment Blood shipment Blood distribution plan Blood distribution plan
Publicizing The Event Audience Audience –Military –Students –Civilians Available venues Available venues –Newspapers, bulletins, POD/POW –Radio, TV –DRMS
Publicize the Event Local advocates Local advocates –VFW –American Legion Organizational leadership Organizational leadership Student leadership Student leadership Flyers, posters, signs & banners Flyers, posters, signs & banners
Cadre & Student Chain of Command Educate Educate –Program information –Common deferrals –Appeal to their sense of duty Competition Competition Awards & incentives Awards & incentives