The implementation of a provincial network of transfusion coordinators was feasible and allogeneic transfusion rates declined over the period the program has been in place.

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, epidemiologic information on sepsis is limited. Whilst about 30% of all ICU patients in the UK have severe sepsis, there are no data published on the incidence of sepsis on the general wards in Wales, or indeed in the rest of the UK. 1 It has been suggested that delivering six simple interventions, the 'Sepsis 6' bundle, within 1 hour of recognition of sepsis may improve outcome on the general ward setting. 2 3