Quality monitoring and risk management in blood transfusion services

This study discusses several aspects of quality monitoring and risk management including their role, the importance thereof, objectives and implementation strategies. Quality monitoring is elaborated in detail with regard to quality indicators and quality control of blood components. In addition to describing general aspects of risk management in transfusion medicine, an example of its application is given on labelling of blood and blood components using the format of the EuBIS guide. Considering the biological origin of blood components and specific risks associated with their use, activities of quality monitoring and risk management in transfusion medicine should be strategic and proactive and not reactive.
Source: ISBT Science Series - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Congress Review Source Type: research