15th January 2008 - Board Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of theBoard of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service held on Tuesday 15th January 2008at 2.00 pmin the Boardroom, National Blood Centre, James's Street,Dublin8
Present: Mr Sean Wyse (Acting Chairperson)
Dr Mary Cahill
Ms. Margaret Mullett
Dr Robert Landers
Mr David Lowe
Mr Gerry ODwyer
Dr Margaret Murray
Mr Sean Wyse
Ms Jane OBrien
MrMark Moran
Mr David Keenan
Apologies: MsMaura McGrath
DrCees Van Der Poel
Also in attendance: Mr. Andrew Kelly, Chief Executive
Dr William Murphy, National Medical Director
Mirenda ODonovan, Secretary to theBoard
It was agreed that Mr Sean Wyse would act as Chairperson, proposed by Mr Mark Moranand seconded by Mr Gerry ODwyer.
1. Minutes of the meeting of 11th December 2007
The minutes of the meeting of the Board of 11th December 2007 were agreed subject to amendment and were proposed by Ms Margaret Mullett and seconded by Mr Gerry ODwyer.
2. Matters arising
Progesa
The Progesa stabilisation project is on target.
IMB
The IMB has indicated that it will be issuing a tissue establishment license to the IBTS shortly.
NHO
The Board noted the passing of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007) and discussed the implications for the remit of the NHO. The CE believes that mandatory reporting under the Directive, which is implemented through SI 158/2006 does not affect the IBTS Statutory Instruments, and that the mandate of the NHO, as outlined in its Statutory Instrument remains unchanged. The CE is to write to the DOH&C seeking a resolution to this matter.
Blood Supply
The Pre-Christmas campaign had proved very successful and the blood supply throughout December and in to the New Year was very good.
3. Chief Executives Report
IMB
The IMB carried out two inspections in December, one in Cork and one inDublin. Formal reports from either inspection have not yet been received.
SLAs
There are a number of Service Level Agreements with hospitals still outstanding.
HR matters
Seven issues have been referred to the Labour Courtarising from the conciliation process in the laboratories. The hearing is scheduled for 1st February.
Legal case
The Chief Executive briefed the Board on a legal case.
C&AGs
The CE has received correspondence from the Comptroller and Auditor General requesting further information on eProgesa.
Boardoffsite day
It was agreed that arrangements for an offsite Board workshop would be decided in consultation with the Chairperson.
Apheresis Technology
A proposal to theBoardfor a negotiated deal for the supply of platelet apheresis technology was approved.
4. Cork Centre (item 6 on the agenda)
IBTS input for the memo to Government was submitted to the DOH&C. The memo is being drafted and should go to Government shortly.
5. Overdraft facility (item 7 on the agenda)
The Board mandate for an overdraft facility was granted.
6. Presentation on Review of 2007 (item 4 on the agenda)
The Chief Executive made a presentation to the Board reviewing the activities of the IBTS in 2007. The Board thanked the CE for his detailed and informative presentation. It was agreed that the Board would include input to the development of the new strategic plan as part of the offsite day.
7. MAC Minutes (item 5 on the agenda)
Other matters discussed at the MAC included the NHO, the MAC KPIs and concerns around the absence of ISBT 128. The MAC also thanked the CE for clarifying an issue of concern for the MAC arising from the indemnity matter.
8. Correspondence
Correspondence was noted.
9. Schedule of Head of Function Presentations for 2008
It was agreed that Strategic Planning and International Benchmarking would be added to the Schedule.
10. Date of next meeting
The next meeting of the Board will be on Tuesday 19th February at 2pm.
Signed: _________________ Date: __________________
