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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) onCorporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services
in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Introduction to theGlobal Advisory Panel
Dr Rudolf SchwabeSeptember 5, 2013Swisstransfusion
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAPProviding advice and support to National Redcross Societies on governance and risk management of blood programmes at a global, regional and country level.
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP Background
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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.
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP support to NS blood programmes
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
Video – IFRC Blood policy and GAP
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP Partnerships (I)IFRC IFRC Permanent observer status on the GAP
Executive Board GAP is an IFRC Reference Centre on issues
affecting NS blood programmes Post emergency assistance response for RC/RC
blood services, upon invitation. Coordination of regional activities with IFRC Zone
Office GAP provide assistance to NS and IFRC on blood
related matters. Links with VNRBD programmes
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP Partnerships (II)NSBS Priority country support programmes
Bilateral support Twinning arrangements (eg Honduras)
WHO Support IFRC/WHO Joint strategy Collaboration at a global, regional and country
level (eg Nepal) Input into key documents
Other stakeholders(eg AABB, AfSBT)
Collaboration at a global, regional, country level as required, for the benefit of NS blood programmes
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP member blood services America (US) Australia Austria Belgium (President)
Finland Germany Honduras
Hong Kong (China) Israel (MDA) Japan Switzerland (Past Pres.) Thailand
Observers: IFRC
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
NS blood activity global mapping results, 2010 In charge of Blood Service delivery national, 23, 12%
No involvement in blood activities, 26, 14%
Some responsibility for blood collection, 21, 11%
Focussed on blood donor recruitment, 117, 63%
Of 187 NS, 161 (or 86%) are involved in blood programme activities
22, 12%
22, 12%
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP’s Programme
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP Support - Tools and resources
• 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
1. GAP manual: Development of Safe and Sustainable National Blood Programmes
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP - Tools and resources
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
2. GAP Self assessment questionnaire
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP Support - Priority NS assistance GAP identifies 1-2 priority NS each year for specific
technical assistance Current GAP priority NS are:
NepalVietnamIndonesiaHonduras
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Priority Country - NepalSupport 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.
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Priority Country - Nepal
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.
High level support example - continued
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Priority country - Nepal Technical support examplesupport 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
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP Priority countries
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.
Vietnam Increase in the level of involvement of blood program by VRCDiscussions being held with Japan Red Cross Blood Service
to clarify support arrangements.
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
GAP Priority Countries Honduras
• New GAP priority country• GAP enabled Bilateral
support arrangement with SRC
• In progress
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
ConclusionIn coordination with partners, GAP will continue to provide
support to National Societies Blood Services at • global, • regional and • country level.
Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Thank you.
Any questions?