[Blood donation. Job description of the function of a physicion in a district subdivision]

Area of Science:

• Transfusion Medicine
• Healthcare Management
• Quality Assurance

Background:

• The 1995 national reorganization of transfusion systems prompted changes in blood collection organization.
• The Nord Pas de Calais blood transfusion center restructured into four districts with multiple subdivisions.
• This reorganization aimed to implement Quality Assurance within the blood transfusion service.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define the job description for a physician managing a subdivision within a reorganized blood transfusion center.
• To outline the methodology used for creating this comprehensive job description.
• To integrate medical expertise with managerial and organizational skills in the role.

Main Methods:

• Job description design inspired by the Hijman diagram.
• Focus on combining human skills and knowledge with the blood center's strategic objectives.
• Emphasis on the collaborative participation of all disciplines involved in blood donation.

Main Results:

• A detailed job description for a physician in charge of a blood transfusion subdivision was developed.
• The physician's role extends beyond medical duties to encompass management and organization.
• The design method ensured alignment with the blood center's strategic goals and quality assurance.

Conclusions:

• The physician in a subdivision acts as both a medical practitioner and a manager.
• This role is crucial for the effective functioning and strategic implementation within the blood transfusion center.
• The collaborative approach in defining the role highlights the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in blood donation.