Journal article
The Canadian Transfusion Surveillance System: What is it and how can the data be used?
Abstract
Hemovigilance systems are important programs for: monitoring trends of known risks; evaluating effectiveness of steps taken to reduce risks; providing data to support recommendations for change and guideline development; and contributing overall to the safety of transfusion. The Transfusion Transmitted Injury Surveillance System is the hemovigilance system implemented in Canada. It evolved in 1999 as a pilot program and expanded across Canada …
Authors
Ditomasso J; Liu Y; Heddle NM
Journal
Transfusion and Apheresis Science, Vol. 46, No. 3, pp. 329–335
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2012
DOI
10.1016/j.transci.2012.03.024
ISSN
1473-0502