The organization reached a critical blood shortage in the beginning of July and sent out an emergency call for blood donations.
Currently, the Red Cross has less than a five-day supply of blood on hand, which is the minimum of an acceptable stockpile.
The Red Cross urges any acceptable donor to give blood at a local blood bank. Between July 25 and August 31, all blood and platelet donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card code.
More articles on supply chain:
Patients in Texas and Florida gain easier access to opioid-overdose antidote naloxone
Pills laced with fentanyl invade drug market
Should physicians bend rules to get patients new hearts amid donor shortages?
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.