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Safe & Appropriate Use of Blood

This area contains information on transfusion issues.

Clinical Guidelines and Policies from NHSBT

Guidelines and Advice from other Organisations

Patient Information Leaflets and Order Forms

Requests for investigation of Adverse Events & Reactions
This area details the process of Adverse Event & Reaction reporting requirements at the NHSBT and NHS

Safe & Appropriate Use of Blood Components
Platelet educational resources and links to DH Better Blood Transfusion Toolkit and Blood Transfusion and Tissue Services website.

Clinical Audit
Clinical Audit is a multidisciplinary activity which systematically examines practice to ensure the best possible care is delivered to patients and blood donors. It reviews clinical practice against set standards. Three main areas are considered within the audit cycle:

- What should be happening
- What is actually happening
- What changes are needed

NHSBT Survey Results
Listed in this section are summaries of surveys conducted by the NHSBT.

Haemovigilance Schemes: MHRA and SHOT