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?