IBTS Annual Report 2007.pdf - Irish Blood Transfusion Service

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2 “The issue of safety is of paramount importance and every advance in screening and testing techniques is utilised.” Annual Report 2007
3 Chairperson’s Message The primary reason why the IBTS exists is to provide world-class safe blood components in sufficient quantities as required by clinicians in our hospitals. We achieved this objective in 2007. I wish to express my appreciation to the dedication and effort of the staff of IBTS throughout the year in the delivery of this most important national service. The issue of safety is of paramount importance and every advance in screening and testing techniques is utilised. However, the stringent application of ever advancing safety measures places ongoing pressure on donor supplies. The voluntary contribution of donors must not be taken for granted. Only 3% of our population are regular donors and this base must be expanded to ensure adequate supplies. We as a Board are committed to increasing public awareness of the importance and the magnificence of their contribution to the Irish health services. The manner in which we profile the IBTS will become a major consideration for the Board in the months ahead. The unique generosity of our donors is acknowledged and deeply appreciated. The development of a new centre in Cork remains a priority for the Board and we await a decision from the Minster for Health and Children in this regard. I also wish to acknowledge the contribution and support of Board members during the past year. Maura McGrath Chairperson Irish Blood Transfusion Service
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Page 3: Contents Our Values Excellence in s
Page 7 and 8: 5 Chief Executive’s Report I have
Page 9 and 10: 7 across all sections of the organi
Page 11 and 12: 9 National Medical Director’s Rep
Page 13 and 14: 11 throughout the year and will be
Page 15 and 16: 13 Optimising use of the donor’s
Page 17 and 18: 15 NATIONAL 2007 VS 2006 CUMULATIVE
Page 19 and 20: 17 Hospital Services Hospital Servi
Page 21 and 22: 19 Operating in an environment of c
Page 23 and 24: 21 In addition to the above referen
Page 25 and 26: 23 RNA, HCV RNA and HBV DNA in huma
Page 27 and 28: 25 In pursuit of excellence Quality
Page 29 and 30: 27 Supporting best practice in pati
Page 31 and 32: 29 The Eye bank also imports and is
Page 33 and 34: 31 Irish Unrelated Bone Marrow Regi
Page 35 and 36: 33 Implementing change and deliveri
Page 37 and 38: 35 Pension Costs and to disclose th
Page 39 and 40: 37 Corporate Governance The Board i
Page 41 and 42: 39 Statement of Board Members’ Re
Page 44: National Blood Centre James’s Str

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