Blood Bank and Transfusion Services Data
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Monthly data on blood collection, processing, testing, storage, and transfusion activities. Includes donor information, blood product inventory, quality control results, and patient transfusion outcomes across all levels of Rwanda's health system.
Data covers: - Voluntary blood donations and emergency collections - Blood screening and testing protocols - Inventory management and expiry tracking - Transfusion outcomes and adverse events - Facility readiness and quality assurance measures
Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province | text | ||
| District | text | ||
| Facility_type | text | ||
| bloodtype | text | ||
| Total | text |
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseline Year | 2025 |
| Cover Image File | <FileStorage: '' ('application/octet-stream')> |
| Data Source | Health Management Information System (HMIS), Blood Bank Records, Facility Reports, National Blood Transfusion Service Database |
| Dimensions | - Time period (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual) - Geographic level (National/Provincial/District/Facility) - Blood type (A, B, AB, O with Rh factor) - Age group (16-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-65 years) - Gender (Male, Female) - Facility type (Hospital, Health Center, Blood Bank) - Donor type (Voluntary, Family replacement, Emergency) |
| Indicator Code | RW-HSI-QSC-BBT-001 |
| Indicator Unit | Units of blood collected/transfused, Number of facilities, Percentage |
| Methodology | Data collected through standardized monthly facility reports, blood bank registries, and integrated HMIS reporting. Collection methodology includes: COLLECTION PROCESS: - Blood donation camps and facility-based collection - Donor screening and eligibility assessment - Volume tracking and collection efficiency metrics TESTING & SAFETY: - Mandatory screening for HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Syphilis, malaria - Blood typing and cross-matching procedures - Quality control and equipment calibration STORAGE & INVENTORY: - Temperature monitoring and cold chain management - Expiry date tracking and wastage assessment - Stock level monitoring and demand forecasting TRANSFUSION MONITORING: - Patient compatibility testing and outcomes - Adverse event reporting and investigation - Post-transfusion follow-up and safety monitoring QUALITY ASSURANCE: - Equipment functionality and maintenance - Staff training and competency assessment - Protocol adherence and safety compliance |
| Reporting Org | Rwanda Ministry of Health |
| Value Type | value |