Sportklinik Hellersen is now part of the German and European Patient Blood Management Network and has been certified with the silver award for its outstanding performance in implementing the measures. The advanced medical concept aims to strengthen the body's own blood reserves and improve patient safety.
Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a preventative approach to detecting and treating anemia before an operation in order to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Early diagnosis and treatment, minimizing blood loss during surgical procedures and the sparing use of blood reserves are important. These measures reduce the risk of complications and increase patient safety.
"Through our membership of the Patient Blood Management Network, we have access to best practice and evidence-based guidelines," explains Doctor-Medic Oana Riediger, Chief Physician (Head of Department) of Anaesthesia at Sportklinik Hellersen, and continues: "Specifically, this means that we take preventative measures to minimize the need for blood transfusions, which means a faster recovery and fewer post-operative complications for our patients." This is particularly beneficial for major operations such as spinal surgery or hip operations, as these procedures are often associated with increased blood loss.
The network offers clinics at all levels of care a platform for cooperation. In view of the total of 1,893 clinics in Germany, the award is relatively rare, as only around 200 clinics currently belong to the Patient Blood Management Network. This underlines the special achievements of Sportklinik Hellersen in this area.
"The certification is an important milestone for us to continuously improve our treatment standards and ensure the safety of our patients in the best possible way," says Dirk Burghaus, CEO of Sportklinik Hellersen. By becoming part of the network, Sportklinik Hellersen is taking another important step towards patient safety and high-quality care.
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