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What service capability is specific to a Hospital Blood Station?
What service capability is specific to a Hospital Blood Station?
- Conducting post-transfusion surveillance
- Storage and issuance of whole blood and packed red cells (correct)
- Investigation of transfusion reactions
- Red cell antibody screening
Which type of hospital is referred to as an End-User Hospital (EU)?
Which type of hospital is referred to as an End-User Hospital (EU)?
- A hospital with its own blood bank
- A hospital that is not involved in blood services but receives blood for transfusion (correct)
- A hospital that conducts all types of blood tests
- A donor center for blood collection
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Hospital Blood Bank?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Hospital Blood Bank?
- Direct Coombs test
- Compatibility testing of red cell units
- Assisting in the investigation of transfusion reactions
- Providing education on blood donation (correct)
What is hemovigilance associated with within a Hospital Blood Bank?
What is hemovigilance associated with within a Hospital Blood Bank?
Which entity regulates the operation of a Hospital Blood Bank?
Which entity regulates the operation of a Hospital Blood Bank?
What type of testing is performed by the Hospital Blood Station, assuming it is hospital-based?
What type of testing is performed by the Hospital Blood Station, assuming it is hospital-based?
What type of chemicals requires appropriate storage techniques?
What type of chemicals requires appropriate storage techniques?
What is necessary for the storage of perishable reagents and supplies?
What is necessary for the storage of perishable reagents and supplies?
What is a key component of management in a blood bank?
What is a key component of management in a blood bank?
Which statement accurately reflects the needs of blood stations?
Which statement accurately reflects the needs of blood stations?
What must be reported and recorded in blood centers and banks?
What must be reported and recorded in blood centers and banks?
Which type of examination results must be documented in a blood bank?
Which type of examination results must be documented in a blood bank?
Why is a reporting system vital for blood stations?
Why is a reporting system vital for blood stations?
What additional aspect of management is essential in a blood center?
What additional aspect of management is essential in a blood center?
What is the primary obligation of end-user non-hospital health facilities regarding blood supply?
What is the primary obligation of end-user non-hospital health facilities regarding blood supply?
Which of the following is NOT included as an end-user non-hospital health facility?
Which of the following is NOT included as an end-user non-hospital health facility?
Which entity acts as the National Reference Laboratory for Immunology?
Which entity acts as the National Reference Laboratory for Immunology?
What is the role of the National Center for Blood Services (NCBS) regarding health facility designations?
What is the role of the National Center for Blood Services (NCBS) regarding health facility designations?
What is the key funding source for the NCBS?
What is the key funding source for the NCBS?
Which organization is NOT a financing agency mentioned as a support for NCBS?
Which organization is NOT a financing agency mentioned as a support for NCBS?
Which health service is primarily focused on the confirmatory testing of blood units?
Which health service is primarily focused on the confirmatory testing of blood units?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the NCBS and PhilHealth?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the NCBS and PhilHealth?
Which type of blood donors should be prioritized for blood collection?
Which type of blood donors should be prioritized for blood collection?
What is the responsibility of the issuing blood centers regarding testing for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs)?
What is the responsibility of the issuing blood centers regarding testing for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs)?
What should hospitals and health facilities ensure when using blood for transfusion?
What should hospitals and health facilities ensure when using blood for transfusion?
What is required if a physician deems retesting of blood necessary?
What is required if a physician deems retesting of blood necessary?
How should the staff structure of the Philippine Blood Center (PBC) be managed?
How should the staff structure of the Philippine Blood Center (PBC) be managed?
What is the purpose of promoting voluntary blood donations?
What is the purpose of promoting voluntary blood donations?
What is a key guideline for blood collection according to the Philippine National Blood Services?
What is a key guideline for blood collection according to the Philippine National Blood Services?
Who is responsible for ensuring quality health care availability in blood services?
Who is responsible for ensuring quality health care availability in blood services?
What is a key requirement for the Blood Service Facility's environment?
What is a key requirement for the Blood Service Facility's environment?
Which of the following must be included in the Blood Service Facility's maintenance program?
Which of the following must be included in the Blood Service Facility's maintenance program?
What must be ensured regarding the instruments used in the Blood Service Facility?
What must be ensured regarding the instruments used in the Blood Service Facility?
What is a necessary action in case of equipment failure in the Blood Service Facility?
What is a necessary action in case of equipment failure in the Blood Service Facility?
What should be the basis for selecting reagents used in the Blood Service Facility?
What should be the basis for selecting reagents used in the Blood Service Facility?
What must be done to ensure safety regarding waste disposal in the Blood Service Facility?
What must be done to ensure safety regarding waste disposal in the Blood Service Facility?
How should reagents and glassware be stored at the Blood Service Facility?
How should reagents and glassware be stored at the Blood Service Facility?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Blood Service Facility's requirements?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Blood Service Facility's requirements?
Study Notes
Blood Service Facilities
- Hospital Blood Bank - Licensed by the DOH BHFS, and stores blood and blood components obtained from a blood center or another hospital.
- Hospital Blood Station - Authorized by the DOH CHD, provides whole blood and packed red cells, and performs compatibility testing of red cell units if based in a hospital.
- End-User Hospital (EU) - Licensed clinical laboratory but does not have a blood service facility
- End-User Non-Hospital Health Facility - Licensed or accredited without a clinical laboratory but provides blood or blood components
- Includes renal dialysis centers, ambulatory surgical clinics, and birthing centers.
National Reference Laboratories (NRL)
- For Immunology: Confirmatory blood donor and blood unit testing is done at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM).
- For Immunohematology: Confirmatory blood donor and blood unit testing is done at the National Kidney and Transfusion Institute (NKTI).
Funding Provisions
- NCBS receives funding from:
- Budgetary allocations from the National Government
- National Government financing agencies such as the PCSO and PAGCOR
- Reimbursement from the PhilHealth directly or through hospitals
General Guidelines
- Promote voluntary blood donations and collect blood from qualified healthy donors.
- The PNBS ensures proper healthcare provision through the establishment of relevant capabilities and competencies.
- All blood units issued by the PNBS are tested for Transfusion-Transmitted infections (TTIs).
- Hospitals and health facilities only use blood and blood products from licensed blood centers.
Operationalization and Management of PNBS
- The organizational structure of the PBC, Subnational and Regional Blood Centers is created and approved by the NCBS.
- Blood Service Facilities must be adequately ventilated, well lit, clean, safe, and functional.
- Implement a maintenance and monitoring program for physical plant and facilities.
- Adhere to laboratory biosafety and biosecurity standards, with proper waste disposal procedures.
- Maintain all equipment and instruments for the safe and effective provision of services.
- Maintain an adequate supply of properly stored reagents and supplies.
- Keep proper records of all blood and blood products collected, issued, and stored.
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Explore the various facilities involved in blood services, including hospital blood banks, blood stations, and end-user health facilities. This quiz covers the roles and functions of National Reference Laboratories in blood testing and donor confirmation. Test your knowledge on the blood service framework and its operational aspects.
