Institution: Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMC)

Date: 05 September 2025 | Reference: DEAN/PDY/COMM-16/2025

Overview

The committee regulates safe procurement, storage, utilization, and monitoring of blood and components with adherence to transfusion standards.

Objectives

• Monitor blood transfusion practices and patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Minimize wastage and optimize blood product utilization.
• Promote safe transfusion protocols and CME in transfusion medicine.

Committee Structure

Chairperson: Dr. R. Mani - Dean

Vice Chairperson: Dr. K. Dhamodaran - Medical Superintendent

Convener: Dr. R. Jawahar - Professor & HOD

Terms of Reference

• Scope: Applicable to all hospital departments.
• Quorum: Minimum 50% members including Chairperson.
• Meeting frequency: Once every three months or as required.

Conclusion

The committee plays a critical role in minimizing transfusion risks and maintaining high blood management standards across AVMC.