Haemovigilance

National Haemovigilance Project

This project is a major initiative of the NBA. It involves developing the reporting and governance frameworks for a voluntary haemovigilance program for Australia. It will report on serious transfusion related adverse events occurring in public and private hospitals.

The project's working group is comprised of experts in transfusion medicine and science, nursing and epidemiology from both the private and public healthcare sectors. The group aims to facilitate data capture through existing State and Territory incident management systems, and produce reports on the nature and incidence of adverse events relating to blood and fresh blood products.

This initiative will contribute to our understanding of peri-transfusion errors, incrementally improve safety and quality, and ultimately deliver better transfusion outcomes.

• Initial Australian Haemovigilance Report – Released 26 February 2008
  The Initial Australian Haemovigilance Report has been developed by the NBA in conjunction with the Haemovigilance Project Working Group (HPWG), and describes adverse transfusion events reported in a number of States and Territories over the past three-to-five years.

International Haemovigilance Information and Programs

• International Haemovigilance Network
  This web site provides access to documents, news, links and contact details for the network.
  
  
• New Zealand Blood Service. Haemovigilance Program
  This link enables users to read and download the Haemovigilance newsletter, notification form and user guide as well as the Haemovigilance Program annual reports. These reports provide information on the adverse events associated with transfusion in New Zealand. They assist health professionals to better understand the risks associated with transfusion and to communicate these to potential recipients.
  
  
• Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) (UK)
  This site provides an overview of the UK Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) program. Annual haemovigilance reports can be found under the 'SHOT Reports and Summaries' tab located on the left hand side of the screen.
  
  
• Transfusion Transmitted Injuries Surveillance System (TTISS) (Canada).
  This site provides and overview of the Canadian Transfusion Transmitted Injuries Section. Annual haemovigilance reports can be found under 'National TTI Surveillance System (TTISS) - Program Reports'.
  
  
• Transfusion Quality Management (TRaQ) Program (Canada)
  The TRaQ programme promotes quality improvement among transfusion medicine professionals through timely sharing of education and quality management information related to current practices and guidelines in transfusion medicine.
  
  This web site includes access to TRaQ manuals and multiple education tools, resource library, interactive case studies and regulatory information. Industry news, job postings, events calendar and information from industry partners is also included.

Agreement Ensures Continuation of Blood Plasma Supplies

Imported IVIg Stakeholder Discussion Paper

Imported IVIg Suppliers Request for Information

Criteria for the Clinical Use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg)

Employment Opportunities

- APS 3 Corporate Services Support Officer (Part Time)

- APS 4 Executive Support Officer (On-going)

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