National Blood Supply Contingency Plan (NBSCP)

Under the National Blood Authority Act 2003, the NBA is responsible for ensuring that Australians have an adequate, safe, secure and affordable blood supply. This includes having contingency and risk mitigation measures in place to ensure continuity of the supply of blood and blood-related products and services.

The JBC supported the development of a plan that equips the NBA and its key stakeholders with a framework to enable a rapid national response to supply threats.

The National Blood Supply Contingency Plan (NBSCP) endorsed by Health Ministers in April 2008 integrates with contingency arrangements of suppliers and other government departments, such as the Department of Health and Ageing, to provide an integrated approach to managing risks to the blood supply and their potential impact on the broader health sector.

About the NBSCP

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Download the NBSCP

• National Blood Supply Contingency Plan (Complete document with all attachments)
• Individual Attachments
  • Annex A Red blood cell response plan
  • Annex B Plasma-derived and recombinant product response plan
  • Quick Reference Guide: Clinical Community – roles and responsibilities
  • Quick Reference Guide: Guidance for prioritisation of red blood cell transfusion

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