Hemovigilance and Blood Safety

Hemovigilance refers to the systematic monitoring of blood and blood products to ensure their safety from collection to transfusion. It involves tracking any adverse reactions or incidents related to blood transfusions, allowing healthcare providers to identify and address potential risks. Blood safety encompasses all measures taken to ensure that donated blood is safe for patients, including screening for infectious diseases and maintaining proper storage conditions. Together, hemovigilance and blood safety practices help protect patients receiving transfusions, enhance the quality of care, and maintain public trust in blood donation programs.