A New IAABG Training Base (Hebei) for Transfusion Compatibility Testing Technology at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University

To promote communication and learning among professionals in immunohematology, blood type genomics, molecular biology, and related fields both domestically and internationally, facilitate the clinical promotion and application of new technologies and products, enhance the testing capabilities of clinical transfusion medicine staff, as well as to ensure the safety and efficacy of clinical transfusions, the IAABG has decided to collaborate with medical institutions, higher education institutions, research organizations, or enterprises to establish training bases in accordance with management regulations.

The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University actively sought to be designated as a "Training Base (Hebei) for Transfusion Compatibility Testing Technology" as outlined in the association’s documents. After the hospital submitted the necessary materials as per the application requirements, the association's leadership conducted a preliminary review and confirmed that it met the criteria set by the association. On August 23, 2024, the IAABG carried out an on-site review and evaluation in Shijiazhuang, Hebei.

The expert panel attentively listened to the introduction of the training base, reviewed relevant materials, conducted an on-site inspection of the training venue, teaching facilities and equipment, instructional materials, and faculty qualifications, observed practical teaching, and posed questions. Following a thorough assessment, deliberation, and evaluation, the expert panel expressed full affirmation and unanimously approved the acceptance. Meanwhile, the awarding ceremony of the IAABG Training Base (Hebei) for Transfusion Compatibility Testing Technology was held. This historic moment was witnessed by over one hundred directors and colleagues of transfusion department and blood centers from hospitals at all levels.

Leaders and experts participating in this ceremony include: Quanli Wang, chairman of the IAABG, Vice president Pengcheng Wang, Director of the Outpatient Office Yunfang Dong and Director of Academic Affairs Office Shue Zhao, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Baohua Qian, director of Shanghai Quality Control Center of Transfusion, Jiwu Gong, director of the Transfusion Department of Beijing Hospital, Xiaofei Li, director of the Transfusion Department of Beijing Friendship Hospital, and Changjiu Tang, director of the Transfusion Department of Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital.

The training base is equipped with multifunctional conference rooms and teaching equipment and facilities for practical training, creating an optimal teaching environment. It applies a modern concept of training, as well as a mentorship team with extensive training and expertise in education and technical skills, allowing for the effective implementation of training in transfusion compatibility testing.

Under the leadership and support of the IAABG, the training base will perform collaboration with prominent experts in the transfusion industry to carry out a series of training courses on transfusion compatibility testing technology by combining theoretical knowledge with practical operation. This initiative aims to enhance the ability of clinical transfusion compatibility testing in Hebei Province, promote the development of transfusion medicine, and effectively solve hot issues and pressing challenges in clinical blood use.