BBT have 5 core objectives against which Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are set each year.
Objective 1: Reduce Red Blood Cell use per 1000 / population to agreed targets
Objective 2: Only staff that have completed theoretical / practical competency based training (Learnbloodtransfusion / Training Assessment and Accreditation Programme (TAAP)) will take part in the blood transfusion process
Objective 3: Promote responsible blood use by minimizing clinical losses (outdates, out of controlled temperature storage etc), monitoring traceability and implementing preventative and corrective actions as appropriate
Objective 4: Promote quality improvement strategies aimed at reducing risk to all patients at risk of receiving a blood transfusion and all staff involved in the transfusion process
Objective 5: Review Hospital Transfusion Teams role, remit and responsibilities.