This is the annual symposium from SHOT which is the independent, professionally led haemovigilance scheme in the UK. The symposium has an exciting programme covering key haemovigilance and safety related topics.

TOPICS COVERED

Delegates will be able to receive an update on the latest Annual SHOT Report, learn about the emerging themes in the submitted reports and the recommendations from Dr Shruthi Narayan. The programme includes an exciting debate related to informed consent for safe transfusions- Dr Damine Carson and Dr Catherine Booth will be sharing their perspectives. Dr Laura Pickup will also cover staff fatigue and impact on patient safety. Dr Anne Kelly will provide an update about paediatric haemovigilance.
The event is also an exciting opportunity to learn from work that is being done across the NHS to improve transfusion safety and we have a blood donor sharing insights and experiences as well. Members of the SHOT team will additionally cover a few learning cases from the latest Annual SHOT Report.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The event provides an excellent opportunity for all staff involved in transfusion medicine right from collection of blood to administration of blood and management of patients to network, learn from experience, share best practices and get updated on the latest SHOT report.

SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE

• Dr Shruthi Narayan, Medical Director, SHOT
• Brenda Smith
• Dr Shannah Secret
• Dr Laura Pickup
• Dr Anne Kelly

Details of all speakers available on the programme- we have an excellent programme with wonderful line up of invited speakers and subject matter experts, submitted abstracts and discussions on hot topics related to haemovigilance and transfusion safety.

For more information, please contact: [email protected].