PG 205-13 REQUESTING BLOOD WHEN OUTSIDE NEW YORK STATE

Question 1

PURPOSE

To assist members of the service (active or retired) and their families when there is a problem obtaining blood outside of New York State.

PROCEDURE

To request blood or assistance:

MEMBER OF THE SERVICE WILL

Answer 1

1. Telephone the Medical Division at (718) 760-7615 during business hours and (718) 760-7606, during non-business hours.
2. Provide the following information:
   a. Patient’s name
   b. Identification number (social security, blue cross, etc.)
   c. Residence
   d. Name and address of hospital
   e. Date of admission
   f. Amount requested (pints)
   g. Patient’s relationship to member of the service
   h. If patient is Medicare eligible or not.