Patient Care

Blood Storage Centre

Blood is a vital resource in healthcare, critical for saving lives during emergencies, surgeries, and treating chronic medical conditions like anemia and hemophilia.

Tirath Ram Shah Charitable Hospital, recognizes this need and operates a dedicated Blood Storage Centre (BSC).

The unit is an integral part of the hospital's services, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable blood storage and distribution for patients in need.

The Blood Storage Centre at Tirath Ram Shah Charitable Hospital exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive and patient-centered care. Through meticulous adherence to standards, innovative practices, and community involvement, the unit ensures the availability of safe blood products to meet diverse medical needs.

In a country where blood shortages are a pressing issue, this facility serves as a model for efficient blood management, contributing significantly to the healthcare ecosystem. As it continues to evolve, the BSC remains dedicated to its mission of saving lives and improving health outcomes for all.

The Blood Storage Centre at Tirath Ram Shah Charitable Hospital operates under the guidelines prescribed by the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) and adheres to the regulations set by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of India for blood storage and transfusion through its parent Blood Bank - Pitampura Blood Bank.

The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art refrigeration units, including:

Blood Bank Refrigerators:

Specialized units designed to maintain blood at a constant temperature of 2-6°C.

Deep Freezers

Maintain plasma and cryoprecipitate at -30°C or lower.

Additionally, the unit is integrated with advanced monitoring systems, ensuring real-time temperature regulation and alarm systems to prevent any compromise in blood safety.

Licensing and Accreditation

The Blood Storage Centre BSC with a license approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).

It has undergone rigorous audits to ensure compliance with national standards. The hospital collaborates with certified blood banks for sourcing blood and blood products, such as whole blood, packed red cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets.

Operations and Workflow

The BSC follows a systematic workflow to ensure efficient blood storage and utilization. Key processes include:

STEP 01

Sourcing Blood Products

Blood and components are procured from the parent blood bank, after stringent quality checks and adherence to mandatory testing for infections like HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, and malaria.

STEP 02

Storage and Inventory Management

Blood products are stored under strict temperature control and regularly monitored. The inventory is managed to track stock levels, expiry dates, and utilization. This minimizes wastage and ensures the availability of blood during emergencies.

STEP 03

Distribution

Blood is issued to patients based on requests from treating physicians. Each request undergoes scrutiny to ensure judicious use of blood components, aligning with the concept of rational blood use.

STEP 04

Documentation and Reporting

The unit maintains detailed records of all blood transactions, including sourcing, storage, and issuance. These records are periodically reviewed for audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Features and Services

Emergency Preparedness

The BSC is designed to respond to medical emergencies promptly, ensuring a steady supply of blood for trauma cases, surgeries, and obstetric complications.

Component Separation

While the unit itself does not separate components, it sources blood products like packed red cells, platelets, and plasma from blood banks, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate treatment.

Cross-Matching and Compatibility Testing

Before transfusion, blood samples from the patient and donor are cross-matched to ensure compatibility, reducing the risk of transfusion reactions.

Training and Awareness

The technicians managing the unit are regularly trained for blood storage protocols, transfusion safety, and handling adverse reactions. It also participates in community awareness programs to encourage voluntary blood donation.

Safe Disposal of Expired Blood

Expired blood is disposed of following strict biomedical waste management protocols, ensuring environmental safety.

Challenges and Solutions

Maintaining Adequate Supply

The unit faces occasional shortages, especially during public health crises or festivals. To address this, the hospital collaborates with local blood banks and organizes blood donation camps in association with NGOs and community groups.

Patient Care

Blood Storage Centre

The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art refrigeration units, including:

Blood Bank Refrigerators:

Deep Freezers

Licensing and Accreditation

Operations and Workflow

STEP 01

STEP 02

STEP 03

STEP 04

Key Features and Services

Emergency Preparedness

Component Separation

Cross-Matching and Compatibility Testing

Training and Awareness

Safe Disposal of Expired Blood

Challenges and Solutions

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