Blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to investigate the quality in health care with regard to the blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals.

Design/methodology/approach

The value of an approach to good standards of health care practice, based on Consensus Development Conferences is analysed in the paper in the context of blood transfusion policies.

Findings

The paper finds that the Consensus Development Conference on transfusion policy had a substantial impact on daily practice of care in Dutch hospitals.

Originality/value

The paper provides useful information on maintenance of good health care standard with regard to blood transfusions in Dutch hospitals.

Citation

van Everdingen, J.J.E., Klazinga, N.S. and Casparie, A.F. (2007), "Blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 77-83. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860710721240