American Red Cross Healthcare Guidelines

Healthcare Guidelines Database 2023

The Healthcare Guidelines Database released on Tuesday, December 5 offers the latest evidence and science informed by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council in a brand-new searchable online repository. This comprehensive and well-organized database centralizes more than 160 topics spanning basic, advanced, pediatric and neonatal resuscitation as well as resuscitation education science, enabling users to quickly find the latest Red Cross Guidelines, evidence summaries and insights and implications for each topic.

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Membership in ILCOR

The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), the leading forum for liaison between principal resuscitation organizations worldwide, officially welcomed the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as a collaborating member.

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New Red Cross Sedation Courses

The Red Cross healthcare portfolio is expanding with the addition of two new sedation courses developed in collaboration with the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

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3 Million Resuscitation Certifications and Counting

The American Red Cross celebrates a major milestone of over 3 million resuscitation certifications.

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BLS/ALS/PALS Education with HealthStream

Join hundreds of large hospital systems who use Red Cross resuscitation education to improve staff readiness and competency.

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Red Cross and HealthStream recognized for Excellence by Brandon Hall Group

The American Red Cross and HealthStream are proud to have received two recognitions from the Brandon Hall Group. Gold was awarded in the category of Best Advance in Performance Support Technology and Silver was awarded in Best Advance in Education Delivered Through Technology. The combination of the American Red Cross Resuscitation Suite™ and HealthStream’s compliance platform continues to drive changes in healthcare.

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5000+ Healthcare Facilities Choose Red Cross Resuscitation Training

To improve patient outcomes, healthcare professionals understand they must change the way we think about resuscitation training. That’s why over 5000 healthcare facilities have embraced the American Red Cross Resuscitation SuiteTM to improve patient care and help save more lives.


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Feel Confident in Evidence-based Science

Science-based Education by Medical and Academic Experts

Behind every American Red Cross training program stands the Scientific Advisory Council – a volunteer body of medical experts dedicated to ensuring that what you learn is based on the latest and best science.


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Recognition for Lifesaving Healthcare & Professional Responders

Healthcare professionals and professional responders must be prepared to save lives at any moment. The Red Cross recognizes these important contributors to our nation’s health through our Lifesaving Awards. Nominate someone today.


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