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Benefits of Scheduling Appointments
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Why Should you Schedule Appointments for Your Blood Drives?
Scheduling appointments for blood donors is good for everyone—for you as the sponsor, as well as for your donors. Scheduling appointments allows a more even flow of donors so there is less chance of delays. Additionally, the number of staff assigned to a blood drive is based on the blood drive goal and the number of advance sign-ups. The only way to ensure adequate staffing, and to make sure you achieve your drive goal, is through advance sign-ups.
At the American Red Cross, our goal is to help make certain your drive is a success. One of the best ways to do that is by establishing a donor appointment management system. In fact, scheduling donors and honoring their appointments may be the most important factor in determining whether your blood drive will run smoothly or experience delays.
When we ask people to give blood, we have a responsibility to make sure their donation experience is as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Scheduling appointments will go a long way toward accomplishing that. Donor scheduling benefits everyone involved in the drive, not just the donor.
BENEFITS TO YOUR DONORS:
- Time savings – The less time it takes an individual to donate blood, the more likely they
are to return to future blood drives.
- Enhanced donor care– An even flow of donors reduces pressure on everyone. Plus,donors can receive more individualized attention from collection staff and volunteers.
- Positive donor experience – Prompt, cheerful and unrushed attention creates a positive donor experience and fosters respect for blood drive staff.
BENEFITS FOR YOU (THE SPONSOR):
- Time savings – Decreased waiting times for donors means less time away from their job or other responsibilities. Plus, future recruitment is easier when you’re asking happy donors.
- Positive donor attitude – Prompt, cheerful and unrushed attention creates a positive donor experience and fosters respect for blood drive staff.
- Improved donor commitment – A donor who schedules an appointment time is more likely to show up at the blood drive.
- Enhanced donor care – Collection staff and volunteers can give donors more individualized attention when there’s an appointment system in place.
- Opportunity to increase production – Drives that can provide additional donors can be given added resources, such as extra beds or staff.
- Opportunity for success – The more successful the blood drive, the more lives you help save!
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