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Community center of blood of the Carolinas is different, managed by the people and not based on profits. It is the leading supplier of blood to patients and hospitals in the region of Charlotte, North Carolina. CBCC is one of the members of the blood centers of America that provide 50% of the blood in the country. It subscribes to blood banking based on population, (Swayne, & Duncan, & Ginter, 2006).The donors in the community know that they give blood, which stays in, the area first- assisting neighbors, family members and friends. It then shares the other services to other communities surrounding it.
Mission
The mission of the blood center is stewardship of assets of the population that is giving blood to protect patients’ life. It collects blood from people in the body and returns it to patients in the community at an affordable price and with a consistent set of ethical standards. CBCC goal is to set up and strengthen the community bonds.
Background: Red Cross Of America
Clara Barton established the red cross of America in Washington D.C. Barton became the director of the organization. It is a network of nations, whose purpose is to protect people’s lives and help people in prevention, preparing for and responding to emergencies. It mobilizes relief to the affected people and trains them in basic medical skills. It is the largest supplier of blood and its products to most of the hospitals nationally and helps sufferers of international disasters and disputes at worldwide locations. The Red cross of America is a company based on voluntary, which provides assistance in times of emergency, assistance in times of disaster and training in United States.
Comparisons Between Red Cross and CBCC
Unlike the Red Cross, CBCC assists patients only who are in need of blood. CBCC limits itself only on blood and blood products. CBCC not based on voluntary services. The staff is a collection of professionals unlike the ARC where volunteers are the ones governing the operation. They receive donations of the collection and returns from products and health and safety training prove it, (Swayne, & Duncan, 2006). CBCC provides services to the people and not outside the community, unless there are additional supplies. In contrary, ARC provides services to other areas such as, helping the needy, comforting members of service and their members of the family, providing communication services, collecting, processing and distributing blood and its products, giving programs of instruction on watchfulness, safety and health; and international relief and programs on development. Unlike CBCC, which contribute fifty percent and hospitals collect sic percent equity, ARC supplies approximately 44% of blood donated in the United States sold at sector suppliers and hospitals, (Gilbo, 1987).
Both organizations have experienced blood shortage because of the change of weather conditions. The winter and flu weather has led donors to stop donate blood and platelets. This has set the organizations into a strain, therefore, cant supply to areas where needed most. 300 supplies needed every day to take care of patients, and they rely on local donors.
Conclusion
The CBCC and ARC are requesting for people to donate blood as soon as possible. They are fighting to maintain an adequate supply of blood and are requesting all donors to help donate. Additionally, they are encouraging schools and organizations to organize blood drives. This will benefit patients with cancer, stress and transplants. Donation of blood helps in ensuring the needs of current and prospective patients.
References
Gilbo, F. P. (1987). The American Red Cross. London: Chelsea House Publishers.
Swayne, E. L. & Duncan, W. J. ( 2006).Strategic management of health care organizations. New York: John Wiley & Sons.