Transfusion Laboratory Safety - Updates

February 2023

B2

February 2023 - B2

Groups:

UKTLC

NBTC lab managers group

Progress:

UKTLC standards in final draft, approved by IBMS and awaiting endorsed by RCPath

Next steps and timeframes

UKTLC standards will be released in Feb 2023 with gap analysis
Comms plan to promote awareness of new standards including educational events

B4

February 2023 - B4

Groups:

UKTLC-

NBTC lab managers group,

IBMS

SHOT

NHSEI

RCPath

Progress:

Guidance drafted and to be linked to UKTLC standards (B2)

Next steps and timeframes

Await publication of UKTLC standards and submit updated draft to RCPath Professional Standards

B5

February 2023 - B5

Groups:

MHRA

UKAS

NBTC Transfusion Laboratory Managers group

Progress:

Ongoing dialogue with those involved

MHRA have stated they will not support unified standards but willing to review where there are discrepant outcomes between MHRA and UKAS inspections

Next steps and timeframes

NBTC lab managers group to provide data to support further dialogue with MHRA

B6

February 2023 - B6

Groups:

SHOT

Progress:

Close collaboration continues with full online with ongoing discussions to improve this further, a joint reporting guide is available which is updated regularly

Next steps and timeframes

Ongoing