>>Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Unveils Blood Vending Machine Pilot Program
(Norfolk, VA) -- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has installed blood vending machines as part of a pilot project to provide doctors with quick and safe access to blood products. Transfusion Services Manager Christie McGhee tells WAVY the machines allow staff to easily retrieve the needed blood by scanning their badge and patient ID.Preview: This remote blood bank system is a gamechanger for the hospital, especially in urgent cases where blood is needed quickly. The hospital does over 2,200 transfusions per month and encourages regular blood donations to maintain an adequate supply. The initiative aims to save lives by ensuring timely access to blood products.
