Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, will not be collecting blood Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15 as the blood center transitions its data to a new computer system on September 16 to better serve blood donors and hospital partners.

Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers, as well as its mobile blood drive operations, will cease blood collections on those two days as a team of IT specialists from BBCS move Hoxworth’s donor data to a new computer system called ABO Suite. 

BBCS, Blood Bank Computer Systems, Inc., is a dedicated partner with more than 30 years’ experience in the blood banking industry. The team of IT specialists will work to ensure a seamless transition from the previous system to the new ABO Suite TM .

“The new ABO SuiteTM contains new features that we’re excited to introduce to our donors and hospital partners,” said Jose Cancelas, MD, PhD, Hoxworth Director and CEO. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance the donation experience and better serve hospitals and patients.”

Among the new software features is a program called ABO QuickPass, an innovative screening and registration processing platform that will allow donors to answer history and screening questions online prior to a scheduled blood donation.  Donors will be able to access the new feature from the Hoxworth website when QuickPass launches on September 16. Alternatively, donors can quickly complete the QuickPass process on site at the donation location using a tablet or workstation kiosk.

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