Re: Blood admin

[Michelle Witges]

I am hospital based SNF and we do not give blood.  If they need blood they go to the hospital as outpatient of 23 hour observation.  We do not do this because due to the risk of the patient it is our policy that is to be given in the inpatient setting only. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Pippin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 8:45 AM Subject: Blood admin To all the SNFs I am trying to find out if your facilities are located in a hospital or free standing and if you give blood and if  you do or do not why? Lisa Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact Lisa Pippin by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Shannon Medical Center