When would you not release the bed?

The bed should not be released if there is a blood or plasma spill or if the donor is in the process of recovering from a reaction. This is critical for both safety and hygiene reasons. A spill poses a contamination risk and can be hazardous to both the donor and staff, requiring proper cleaning protocols to be followed before the bed can be reused. Additionally, if a donor is experiencing a reaction, it is imperative to ensure their safety and comfort, which means the bed remains occupied and monitored until they are stable.

In contrast, while it is certainly important to handle incomplete donations, properly identify donors, and ensure cleanliness of the bed, the presence of a spill or a donor reaction represents a more immediate and critical concern that directly impacts health and safety, necessitating that the bed remain in use for those specific situations.