What does it mean to YOU?

The Blood Safety & Quality Regulations 2005 (50)

Porters


• If you collect and deliver blood and components you must be officially trained to do this with documentation to confirm it.
  
  
  
Phlebotomists


• Quality specifications require 100% compliance with correct labelling on samples.
  
  
  
Clinical Staff


• The responsibility for achieving 100% for traceability lies with the person administering the blood. You must sign and return one part of a new 2-part blood label.
  
  
• You must be aware that it is a legal requirement to report any adverse events or reactions to the Blood Bank for them to investigate and report to the MHRA.
  
  
• Ensure that you know the correct storage requirements for blood and components and return any units that will not be transfused to the Blood Bank within 30 minutes.
  
  
• If you collect blood and components you must be trained to do so; have documented evidence of training and update this at regular intervals. You must also ensure full documentation of transfusion episodes.
  
  
  
Laboratory Staff


• If you work in transfusion you must be officially trained in all procedures. Documented evidence of training must be maintained.
  
  
• SOP’s must be adhered to.
  
  
• A Quality Management System must be in place.
  
  
• Strict document control must be adhered to.
  
  
  
Ward Managers


• Follow up of non-compliance for traceability of blood components will be your responsibility.
  
  
  
Divisional General Managers


• Compliance with the BSQR is a corporate responsibility. Make yourself aware of what this means for you.
  
  
  

For further information contact members of the Trust Transfusion Team