Organisation & Work Programme
Blood Transfusion
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Organisation
The Steering Committee (CD-P-TS)
Its primary responsibilities, according to the terms of reference, are to:
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examine questions related to human blood transfusion, with regards to quality and safety standards and their implementation, including collection, preparation, storage, distribution and appropriate use;
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assist members states in improving, and if needed, in restructuring their blood transfusion services by promoting principles of voluntary non-remunerated donations;
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define and promote the implementation of quality and safety standards in blood and blood components collection, storage, distribution and usage;
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taking into account ethical aspects propose safety and quality standards on professional practices and on product specifications;
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ensure the transfer of knowledge and expertise through training and networking;
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monitor practices in Europe and assess epidemiological risks, in particular of the emergence of new transmissible diseases;
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ensure the availability of rare blood products by means of the European Database and Bank of Frozen Blood of Rare Groups.
The Committee meets at least once a year for 2 days.
Members
The Steering Committee is chaired by Dr. Sheila MacLennan and consists of 61 representatives (48 members and 13 observers).
Work Programme
The CD-P-TS has given priority to the following projects:
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An expert working group consisting of members from Europe, Australia, New-Zealand and the US tasked with updating the Guide to the Preparation, Use and Quality Assurance of Blood Components;
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Setting-up a database listing information on frozen blood units available for international exchanges starting with a pilot phase in 2010/2011;
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Recruitment of custodians for frozen blood units of rare groups in 2010 and 2011;
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Online reporting from the Council of Europe's Member States on the collection, testing and use of blood and blood components since 2007.
Latest Publications
Blood and Blood Components: Safety, Quality, Training and Ethical Matters Concerning Preparation, Use and Quality Assurance - 1st Edition (2012)
Guide to the Preparation, Use and Quality Assurance of Blood Components - 16th Edition (2010)
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Additional Information
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F67081 Strasbourg, France
Tel. +33 (0)3 88 41 30 30
Fax +33 (0)3 88 41 27 71
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