BD in MOU with PHDCCI for Certified Phlebotomy Courses

Healthcare workers to get certified training on safe blood collection practices

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) to offer jointly certified phlebotomy courses to healthcare professionals and support laboratories in driving best practices in preanalytical processes for accurate and reliable diagnosis in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. BD staff will conduct workshops on phlebotomy based on good laboratory practices.

The training will include an overview on safe blood-drawing procedures and specimen handling. This programme will strengthen laboratory services by improving the quality of patient specimens and reducing incidences of needlestick injuries, thereby improving safety for both patients and healthcare workers.

Speaking on the occasion of the signing of the MoU, Susmita Shekhar, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI said, “There has been much advancement in the medical field in recent years that has led to the need for better standards for the service providers. People today expect a certified professional to perform medical tasks while being treated in the hospital. One of the areas that require expertise is withdrawing blood that is to be analysed and studied to diagnose the problems that the patient might have. This task must be performed by a certified and trained professional and such training programmes with experts such as BD India will enhance skill development in this field.”

BD will impart intensive training on fundamental principles of safe blood collection; specimen handling and reporting that will help develop the critical capacity of maintaining first-rate specimen quality and protect the safety of patients and medical staff. The certification programme through this collaboration will enhance the skills of healthcare professionals in phlebotomy practices and improve their employability.

“Lack of prenalytical awareness is a key gap in laboratory diagnosis across the country. The phlebotomy training to be imparted through this collaboration will acquaint healthcare workers with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in phlebotomy. We are always keen to work with laboratories looking to enhance their blood collection capabilities and at the same time, increase awareness on prevention of unwarranted needle stick injuries amongst healthcare workers,” added Dr Sanjay Sarin, Director – Preanalytical Systems (PAS), BD-India.

EH News Bureau