Assessment of Quality Systems Adoption Levels in Blood Transfusion Services in Sudan

Abstract

Background: It is the responsibility of the national blood programs to provide an adequate supply of blood for all patients requiring transfusion and to ensure the quality of blood and blood products for clinical uses. All products must be safe, clinically effective and of appropriate and consistent quality. Every blood transfusion service should develop an effective quality system covering all aspects of activities and ensure traceability, from the recruitment and selection of blood donors to the transfusion of blood and blood products to patients. Objective: This study aimed to assess quality system adoption levels in blood transfusion services in Sudan.