A Study on Implementation of Quality Control Measures for Blood Bank Services in Super Specialty Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 11
Abstract
Context:- Quality is defined as degree of excellence. The standard operating procedures (SOP) are vital documents which are essential components of quality system in any organization. SOP use is mandatory, as well as records in a prescribed format by all the staff members of the blood bank every time they perform an activity.The accreditation and licensing procedures also demand compulsory use of SOP Aims and Objectives:- To study existing physical facilities, staff pattern, equipment, policies, procedures and implementation of quality control measures in the blood bank services. Study design:-prospective observational study, in blood bank ,Department of Hospital Administration from September 2010 to August 2011in Narayana Medical Hospital(NMCH), Nellore. Analysis:-Quality control checks were compared with standards Conclusion:-Location,Layout of blood bank was satisfactory,away from emergency usage. Physical facilities,hygiene were adequate. Qualified, experiencedpersonnel present howeverinadequate number. Equipment adequacy, maintenance, calibration was good. Quality measures of reagents, procedures, storage, issues and record maintenance were adequate. Satisfactory Bio safety waste disposal Insufficient blood donation camps, lacking Computerization of records, noblood policy andquality audit in blood bank,.SOP’s maintained as per standards. Recommendations:-Enhancement of staff strength, Central monitoring system,formation of appropriate committee preparation of policy, conveyance of quality audit and Conduction of Voluntary blood donation camps are recomended
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Y. Prabhakar Reddy M. D. , Dr. S. GeethaLakshmi . M. D. , G. Mohan Kumar M. Sc.
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