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Establishing a Hospital Emergency Blood Management Committee (HEBMC)

Hospital Emergency Blood Management Committee (HEBMC) is a multidisciplinary committee and can be a separate hospital committee, or subcommittee of another hospital committee such as the Transfusion Committee in smaller hospitals. HEBMC should include hospital staff who order, issue and administer blood, as well as senior administration. Responsibilities include assisting in emergency planning for shortages of blood components and products and implementing the plan during a shortage.

HEBMC and Sample Terms of Reference

| Revised: 8 May 2026
Updated 1 month ago

An example of a Hospital Emergency Blood Management Committee Terms of Reference.

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Preparedness Checklist for Hospitals Developing their Emergency Blood Management Plan

This tool provides a step-by-step guide for hospitals to consider when they are developing their Hospital Emergency Blood Management Plan (HEBMP) to ensure they have incorporated all necessary key tasks/activities required according to the Ontario Plan.

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Contingency Phase Self-Assessment Tool

This tool is guide during a shortage to ensure that all required steps have been activated during each phase of a blood shortage. It can also be used following a shortage by your HEBMC to evaluate your hospital’s adherence to the Ontario Contingency Plan, overall preparedness and identifying areas of improvement.

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