Table 2 Problems identified and suggestions on how to solve them
Problem identified | Strategies to improve | Responsible authority |
|---|---|---|
Unnecessary BT | Training/supervision -Use of standardised form- | *MOH/ZBB |
BTs often a clinical decision | Ensure fast haemoglobin measurement is possible -Use of standardised form- | Management team within hospital MOH/ZBB |
BTs poorly monitored and waiting time is too long | Training/supervision -Use of standardised form- | MOH/ZBB |
Recurrent BT in children, the majority within the last couple of months | Training/supervision Routinely outpatient follow-up after BT | Management teams within hospitals |
The screening is not optimal | Enhance the capacity of ZBB to be the reliable blood source | ZBB |
Majority of donors are still relatives and friends | Enhance the capacity of ZBB to be the reliable blood source | ZBB |