Sep
02
2008
Quality in the blood
Quality World, September 02, 2008
As part of the NHS, the National Blood Service (NBS) is responsible for collecting, testing, processing, storing and issuing 2.1m donations of blood every year. The products processed by the service include blood, blood components and products made from blood and tissues, which are then made available throughout England and north Wales. Its work includes research into the use and safety of blood products, as well as advising and providing clinical support to hospitals. Education and training also form part of the NBS remit….