On behalf of BSH, I am writing to express our endorsement of the Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) Transfusion Safety Standards. The BSH is committed to advancing haematology and upholding high standards of patient care, and we recognise the importance of these new standards in contributing to transfusion safety across the United Kingdom.
These standards offer a comprehensive practical framework, informed by insights from decades of haemovigilance. They will enhance governance and accountability, foster transparency, support learning across all levels of care and sincerely involve patients. Significantly, these standards directly address the findings and recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry and remediate systemic gaps h...
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