Blood Supply Stewardship
Stewardship in the context of the blood sector means responsible, sustainable and appropriate use of blood and blood products.
To support this, SA Health has developed a Blood Supply Requirements document (PDF 287KB) based on the obligations all health providers have under the:
- Statement of National Stewardship Expectations for the Supply of Blood and Blood Products;
- the Blood Management Standard; and
- the statewide safety, clinical, supply and financial obligations co-ordinated by Blood, Organ and Tissue Programs under the National Blood Agreement.
The document has been designed to outline the obligations and also be operational as a self-audit tool to meet internal and external organisational requirements.
For more information please contact Blood, Organ and Tissue Programs.