SABM^® Mission

Purpose

To improve patient outcomes through optimal blood management. Blood management is the appropriate provision and use of blood, its components and derivatives, and strategies to reduce or avoid the need for a blood transfusion.

Values

• Focused on the patient's best interest; patient-centered
• Grounded in scientific validation and evidence-based practice
• A team approach
• Physician-driven
• Multidisciplinary and multi-professional in our approach to blood management
• Effective through the action of our members
• Promoting education and training to achieve change
• A commitment to excellence in what we do