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Introduction to the Global Advisory Panel

Introduction to the Global Advisory Panel. Dr Rudolf Schwabe September 5, 2013 Swisstransfusion. GAP. Providing advice and support to National Redcross Societies on governance and risk management of blood programmes at a global, regional and country level. Presentation Overview .

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Introduction to the Global Advisory Panel

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  1. Introduction to theGlobal Advisory Panel Dr Rudolf Schwabe September 5, 2013 Swisstransfusion

  2. GAP Providing advice and support to National Redcross Societies on governance and risk management of blood programmes at a global, regional and country level.

  3. Presentation Overview • Background to GAP • Establishment • Blood Policy • Partnerships • Membership • National Societies involvement in blood • GAP’s programme • Support to National Society blood services • Tools and resources • Knowledge sharing • Priority activities • Conclusion

  4. GAP Background

  5. GAP Background • GAP commenced in May 2001 following IFRC Decision in November 2000: • IFRC ceased technical support to NSBS (Exit Strategy) and focussed on promotion of VNRBD. • Need for an expert group to support National Societies to exit Blood Transfusion or to bring it to an acceptable minimum level

  6. GAP Background • 2011- new IFRC Blood Policy approved by General Assembly (stay in if done safely) • GAP established as separate legal entity to IFRC in July 2012 to provide support to NSBS • Association under Swiss civil code • GAPs mandate outlined in Official statutes and TOR

  7. IFRC Blood Policy • The IFRC blood policy “Promoting Safe and Sustainable Blood Systems” outlines the responsibilities of IFRC, GAP, NS and BS in managing the risks associated with operating a blood program • GAP’s primary purpose is to provide advice, tools resources and support to NSBS to assist in managing these risks.

  8. GAP support to NS blood programmes Video – IFRC Blood policy and GAP Describes the role of GAP in supporting NSBS and the tools and resources available for assistance. Refer: link on IFRC website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr-8XFaHhAQ

  9. GAP Partnerships (I)

  10. GAP Partnerships (II)

  11. GAP member blood services • Hong Kong (China) • Israel (MDA) • Japan • Switzerland (Past Pres.) • Thailand Observers: IFRC • America (US) • Australia • Austria • Belgium (President) • Finland • Germany • Honduras

  12. NS blood activity global mapping results, 2010 22, 12% Of 187 NS, 161 (or 86%) are involved in blood programme activities 22, 12%

  13. GAP’s Programme

  14. Core GAP Activities • Provide technical advice on corporate governance and risk management • Promote knowledge sharing, networking and partnership among Red Cross and Red Crescent blood services • Develop Blood Service tools, resources and guidelines • Provide priority country support to NS most in need • Focus on level A blood programmes • Support IFRC VNRBD programme

  15. GAP Support - Tools and resources 1. GAP manual: Development of Safe and Sustainable National Blood Programmes • Provides guidance for NS on managing blood program related risks. • Available on IFRC website: https://fednet.ifrc.org/en/resources/health-and-care/blood/materials-and-tools

  16. GAP - Tools and resources 2. GAP Self assessment questionnaire • Enables NSBS to identify their corporate governance and risk management issues • Focusses on the fundamental aspects NS should consider when undertaking blood programme activities • Individual feedback reports provided with suggested strategies to improve risk management and corporate governance

  17. GAP Support - Priority NS assistance • GAP identifies 1-2 priority NS each year for specific technical assistance • Current GAP priority NS are: • Nepal • Vietnam • Indonesia • Honduras

  18. Priority Country - Nepal Support provided by GAP in 2012/13 ranged from high level support through to dedicated technical assistance. High level support example: Assisted NRCS and NBTS in negotiation with Government and National Public Health Laboratory regarding appropriate funding for blood donation screening.

  19. Priority Country - Nepal High level support example - continued • Government commitment achieved to fund ELISA testing equipment for screening blood donations for TTI. • In December 2012, NBTS Director confirmed all blood donations collected in Kathmandu now screened for TTI on ELISA.

  20. Priority country - Nepal Technical support example • support to develop a strategic plan. • Key activities • Deliverables planned over 3 year period • Budget for key strategic activities • The strategic plan is being used for external funding to support its facility re-build program

  21. GAP Priority countries Vietnam Increase in the level of involvement of blood program by VRC Discussions being held with Japan Red Cross Blood Service to clarify support arrangements. Indonesia GAP activity has progressed to an on-going “twinning” support arrangement with Australian Red Cross Blood Service, for provision of support to develop a national quality assurance system.

  22. GAP Priority Countries • Honduras • New GAP priority country • GAP enabled Bilateral support arrangement with SRC • In progress

  23. Conclusion In coordination with partners, GAP will continue to provide • support to National Societies Blood Services at • global, • regional and • country level.

  24. Thank you. Any questions?

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