For further information: Call Canute J. Chiverton at 832-875-1368 E-mail:cchiverton@comcast.net Or Visit: www.giveblood.orgAn update on the precautions and safety measures The Blood Center is doing in the midst of this.
They have stepped up all sanitization and safety guidelines in the midst of this virus and are working with the CDC, FDA, FEMA, and the US Surgeon General to ensure that blood donations continue to be a safe process. Enhanced safety measures include:
In addition to disposable gloves worn by staff, all staff are also now wearing masks.
Beds and screening booths are set up more than 6’ apart, all waiting areas are spacing donors 6’ apart.
Thorough sanitization of all surfaces between every donor – tabletops, beds, etc.
Only single-use items are utilized at this time. Brand new, personal squeeze balls are used for each donor and the donor is asked to take it with them when they leave.
All staff are screened and temperature checked before leaving our site each day. All donors are also health screened and temp checked at the blood drive.
Hand sanitizer is abundant at all check-in tables for donor use, and each staff has personal hand sanitizer to keep on them and utilize constantly throughout the day.