Quality standard

This quality standard covers the general principles of blood transfusion in adults, young people and children over 1 year old. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It does not cover specific conditions that blood transfusion is used for.

Keeping quality standards up to date

This quality standard is reviewed each year and updated if needed.

Quality standard development process

How we develop NICE quality standards

Endorsing bodies

This quality standard is endorsed by NHS England as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

Supporting organisations

A number of organisations recognise the benefit of this quality standard in improving care. They work with us to promote it to commissioners and service providers: