Which of the following is the most important first step in developing a comprehensive PBM/BUM program? a. Identification of a qualified transfusion safety officer with excellent blood banking bench...

Which of the following is the most important first step in developing a comprehensive PBM/BUM program?

a. Identification of a qualified transfusion safety officer with excellent blood banking bench skills

b. Determination of patient populations within the hospital with the highest blood utilization

c. Creation of a multidisciplinary transfusion committee to determine the category of blood utilization review

d. Meet with key physician and nursing leadership to facilitate the creation of a hospital-wide transfusion guideline

e. Determine the estimated cost savings through the implementation of an anemia clinic for elective surgical patients