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[Blood transfusion audit methodology: the auditors, reference systems and audit guidelines]
F Chevrolle1, E Hadzlik, J Arnold
1Centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 5, rue Pierre-Devouluy, 06006 Nice, France.
Summary
Audits are crucial management tools in blood transfusion services, ensuring quality and conformity. This review details various audit types, focusing on conformity audits against internal guidelines for continuous improvement.
Area of Science:
- Blood Transfusion Services
- Quality Management Systems
- Healthcare Auditing
Context:
- Audits are integral to modern blood transfusion services.
- Various audit types exist, including operational, systems quality, competence, environmental, and social audits.
- This article emphasizes conformity audits against internal guidelines.
Purpose:
- To explore the diverse applications of auditing within the blood transfusion sector.
- To define and differentiate various audit types relevant to blood services.
- To highlight the significance of conformity audits for adherence to internal standards.
Summary:
- Auditing in blood transfusion encompasses operational, systems quality, competence, environmental, and social aspects.
- Conformity audits specifically assess adherence to internal guidelines, distinct from internal control.
- Audits follow standardized methods (e.g., ISO 10 011) for investigation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Impact:
- Audits serve as vital management tools for enhancing blood transfusion services.
- Implementing rigorous auditing practices promotes operational rigor and integrity.
- Auditing facilitates continuous assessment and improvement within the blood transfusion sector.