Health policy strategies for Patient Blood Management implementation throughout the Spanish health systems

Patient Blood Management (PBM) programs have proven to be successful in reducing overuse and improving patient safety, clinical outcomes and efficiency. Despite its benefits, PBM is still scarcely used in real clinical practice with a high variability among hospitals in Spain. Recent guidelines from the European Union on how to implement PBM, as well as recommendations from experts in the field, suggest that further development in PBM implemen-tation requires not only the participation of healthcare professionals but also the commitment and support of Health Authorities and senior hospital management. This article provides some thoughts on health care management and policy strategies to help implement PBM throughout the Spanish autonomous healthcare systems. (c) 2020 FECA. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.