GIMSR Blood Bank – Lifeline of Care and Compassion
The GIMSR Blood Bank, a vital unit under the GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR), has been serving the healthcare needs of the community for over 10 years. With NABH accreditation, the blood bank adheres to the highest standards of quality, safety, and ethical practices in the collection, screening, processing, and distribution of blood and its components.
Modern Facilities
Equipped with advanced technology and stringent quality control systems, the GIMSR Blood Bank ensures that every unit of blood is thoroughly screened for infectious diseases and handled with utmost care. Facilities include component separation units, deep freezers for plasma storage, temperature-monitored refrigerators, and automated testing equipment.
Services Offered
- Whole blood and component separation (RBCs, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitate)
- Apheresis and plateletpheresis for patients in need of specific components
- 24/7 emergency blood supply support for trauma, surgeries, maternity, and critical care
- Cross-matching and compatibility testing to ensure safe transfusions
Community Outreach and Voluntary Donations
The GIMSR Blood Bank actively promotes voluntary blood donation through regular camps in colleges, corporate offices, residential areas, and public spaces. Awareness drives are conducted to educate people about the importance of blood donation, dispelling myths and encouraging more first-time donors.
Support for Public Health Initiatives
In addition to routine hospital needs, the blood bank plays a key role in supporting disaster response, large-scale surgeries, and health camps organized by GIMSR in rural and underserved areas. Its services are also extended to patients under various government schemes such as Aarogyasri and BSKY, ensuring inclusive access to life-saving blood products.
Commitment to Safety and Ethics
Trained medical and paramedical staff ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols. Every process—from donor registration to post-donation care—is handled with professionalism and compassion, prioritizing donor safety and patient well-being.
A Legacy of Saving Lives
With thousands of units collected and transfused annually, the GIMSR Blood Bank has stood as a symbol of humanity, scientific excellence, and social responsibility for over a decade. It continues to grow in capacity and service, committed to its mission of being a lifeline for those in critical need.
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