IBTS Strategic Plan 2010 - 2012.pdf - Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Strategic Plan 2010 - 2012 5
Foreword
I am pleased to present the IBTS Strategic Plan
for 2010 – 2012. The challenges facing the public
service at a time of great economic difficulty are
many. The particular challenges facing the IBTS to
continue delivering a safe, consistent blood supply
to those who need it, while implementing change
and achieving greater efficiencies will require the
implementation of the strategic themes set out in this
Plan.
The Plan sets out six strategic themes and outlines
the goals and objectives to be met to implement
these themes over the next 3 years. It will guide the
organisation’s activities over that period. The IBTS
will focus its energies on continuously monitoring
international developments in blood transfusion and
emerging threats to the blood supply, strengthening
effective relationships with the Department of Health
and Children, the HSE and academic institutions
with an interest in blood transfusion, getting the best
value from our existing resources and maximising the
use of technology. This is vital in the provision of an
appropriate and efficient transfusion service.
The drive to deliver value for money, in the context of
an overall more efficient service will not diminish our
commitment to a safe and quality focused service to
patients and donors.
I wish to thank the Board and the staff of the IBTS
for their input in developing this Plan, recognising
that the real tasks lie ahead, in delivering on the
objectives set out in this Strategic Plan.
Ms Katharine Bulbulia
Chairperson