Session 4: Transfusion Safety and Quality
Tracks
Plenary Hall
Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
2:30 PM - 3:40 PM |
Details
This session addresses critical aspects of safety and quality in transfusion medicine. Topics include the risks associated with patient misidentification, the role of the transfusion practitioner in hemovigilance systems, and experiences with blood bank accreditation. The session aims to highlight practices and processes that enhance transfusion safety and support continuous quality improvement.
Speaker
Mr. Azhar Mohiuddin Mohammed
Supervisor of Quality and Safety Management, Transfusion Medicine
Hamad Medical Corporation
Mis-identification risks in transfusion medicine
2:30 PM - 2:50 PMBiography
Mr. Azhar Mohiuddin Mohammed serves as the Supervisor of Safety and Quality Management in Transfusion Medicine at HMC. With over 25 years of specialized experience in transfusion services, he blends technical knowledge with a dedication to quality and safety processes. Holding a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, another in Life Sciences, and a diploma in Transfusion Medicine, he has recently completed the Specialist in Blood Banking course at LifeShare Blood Center in Louisiana, USA.
Mr. Azhar is an AABB-certified assessor, ensuring adherence to industry standards and practices. He also holds the ASCP BB certification, marking his advanced expertise in the field. His efforts have been instrumental in securing and maintaining AABB and CAP accreditations for the Transfusion Medicine Division, showcasing his unwavering commitment to excellence and safety.
Throughout his career, Mr. Azhar has demonstrated a keen ability to implement high standards in transfusion services, contributing significantly to the division’s success while prioritizing patient care and blood safety. His leadership in accreditation processes underscores his dedication to advancing transfusion medicine with the highest level of quality assurance.
Ms. Rachel Moss
Senior Transfusion Practitioner
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Role of Transfusion Practitioner in hemovigilance
2:50 PM - 3:10 PMBiography
Dr. Suha Hejres
Head of Pathology, Blood Bank and Laboratory Medicine
King Hamad University Hospital
Accreditation of blood banks; A local experience
3:10 PM - 3:30 PMBiography
Session Moderator
Dina Ekram
Transfusion Medicine Forum Coordinator
Consultant of Transfusion Medicine, MoH
Khalid Al Habsi
Consultant Hematologist
Blood Banks Services
