A Tour Through ORBCoN’s Resource Drawer
Written by: Alexis iob – ORBCoN Regional Project Coordinator & Tracy Cameron- ORBCoN Regional Manager
ORBCoN offers a comprehensive range of resources to support best practices in Transfusion Medicine. Our goal is to ensure healthcare professionals have access to up-to-date information through regularly updated documents and tools.
Accessing Resources
When you visit the transfusionontario.org website and click on the “Resources” tab it will open a screen with a blue box where you can view the different categories available to you. If you know exactly what you are looking for, you can always use the search function at the top right-hand side of the screen.
Resource Categories
Bloody Easy E-tools & Publications: Register for the E-learning modules such as ORBCoN Tech Assess and upcoming Reconstitution Outside the Transfusion Medicine laboratory (TML). Access flipbooks and PDF handbooks for Bloody Easy Blood Administration (BEBA), Bloody Easy 5.1, and Bloody Easy Coagulation Simplified. Physical copies can be ordered online. Ontario orders are free; out of province orders incur fees. To order the handbooks you will fill out a form and they will be shipped to you.
Blood Utilization Graphs & Reports: Find Provincial audit tools like the Bedside Audit of Blood Administration that hospitals can use as part of their quality improvement initiative project. Annual blood utilization information for Ontario can also be found in this section, along with other provincial reports like the Canadian Obstetrical and Perinatal Transfusion Network (COPTN) national survey report and other audit reports conducted in previous years.
IVIG/SCIG: This section features the Ontario Utilization Management Guidelines, Fact sheets for patients, how to order IG in Ontario, and the IG dose calculator. If your site is interested in gathering hospital specific IG utilization data, there is a link to register for the IG quality improvement project.
Massive Hemorrhage Protocol (MHP): Comprehensive resources for managing critical bleeding scenarios. Learn about the Ontario MHP and access companion tools such as eLearning modules, simulations, checklists and algorithms. Use the provincial MHP toolkit to aid in implementation in your hospital and to track and monitor quality metrics using the MHP quality metrics portal and dashboard.
Toolkits: The Toolkits collection is designed to support Transfusion Medicine practitioners with practical, scenario-specific resources—ranging from audit checklists to emergency protocols, all tailored for use at the point of care.
| Toolkit Name | Key Feature |
| Bedside Audit | Tools to support standardized bedside safety checks and practice audits |
| Dispensary & Administration | Guidance on secure and compliant blood product dispensing |
| Emergency Blood Management | Resources to prepare and respond to acute blood shortages or massive hemorrhage events |
| Home Infusion Toolkit | Practical materials for delivering transfusions safely outside institutional settings |
| Lab Evaluation Process | Tools to implement and evaluate a Transfusion Medicine Laboratory’s performance |
| Competency Assessment Program (CAP) | Templates for verifying staff competence—technologists, nurses, physicians |
| Inventory Management | Best-practice guidance on stock control and ordering processes and redistribution |
| New Product | Frameworks to facilitate introduction of new blood products |
| Resources for Midwives | Specialized content for prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal transfusion planning |
| Special Blood Requirements | Guidance on managing rare or patient-specific blood needs |
| Internal Blood Transport | Protocols to ensure traceability and safety during product movement within facilities |
| Transfusion Committee Toolkit | Materials for administering committee responsibilities like policy review and governance |
| Transfusion Safety Officer Resource Manual | Checklists and tools to support this pivotal role |
| Quality Improvement Plan | Templates and guidance to support audit-driven quality initiatives |
| OTTRM | We are currently revising this resource. If you are looking for a specific procedure complete the request form on the web page. |
ORBCoN Resource: The ORBCoN Resources page is an essential access hub for transfusion professionals—offering access to past educational materials, previous ORBCoN report newsletters, helpful apps related to transfusion medicine, and more. Content is organized under main tabs: Presentation Library, Helpful Apps, Order Resources.
TM Guidelines & Standards: These resources are designed for transfusion medicine leaders, safety officers, and clinical teams to ensure evidence-based care and regulatory compliance. A comprehensive set of resources includes clinical guidelines for blood components and specialty areas, national recommendations from the NAC, and practical tools like bleeding management apps and transfusion safety tips. The page also offers regulatory standards, accreditation guidance, and a detailed resource manual for medical directors to support governance and quality assurance.
Quality Improvement: This resource library is currently under revision, but will showcase the Ontario Transfusion Quality Improvement Plan (OTQIP) along with a section dedicated to Health Canada and Accreditation Canada Diagnostics information to help hospitals meet the regulations and requirements set for Transfusion Medicine.
We greatly appreciate your support for ORBCoN and if you have any questions or ideas for new resources, please reach out to transfusionontario@gmail.com.