DOH ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2005-0002

Explanation: This section outlines the purpose and guiding policies of Republic Act 7719, known as the National Blood Services Act of 1994.
Key Policies:
- Promoting voluntary blood donation.
- Ensuring safe, adequate, affordable blood distribution.
- Establishing a National Blood Transfusion Network by the Department of Health (DOH).
Goals of the NVBSP (2004-2008):
- Strengthening a nationally coordinated blood service network to enhance efficiency.
Important Requirements:
- Centralization of blood collection, testing, and processing as per WHO recommendations.

Explanation: Specifies the applicability of the rules to all blood service facilities nationwide.
Key Details:
- Covers both government and private blood service facilities.

Explanation: Provides definitions for various blood service facilities and terms relevant to the rules.
Key Definitions:
- Blood Service Facility (BSF): Unit providing blood products.
- Blood Station (BS): Authorized facility for blood provision and testing.
- Blood Collection Unit (BCU): Facility for donor recruitment and blood collection.
- Apheresis Facility: Facility for selective blood component collection.
- Hospital Blood Bank: Hospital facility for blood storage and testing.
- End-User Hospital: Hospital that receives blood for transfusion but lacks a blood service facility.
- Blood Services Network: Informal organization of blood centers and hospitals for regional blood needs.

Explanation: Details the organizational structure and management of the Philippine National Blood Services (PNBS).
Key Components:
- National Council for Blood Services (NCBS): Governing body led by the Secretary of Health.
- Committees: Various committees established for different functions, including Executive, Technical, and Public Education.
- Blood Centers: Philippine Blood Center and regional centers with specific functions outlined.
Important Procedures:
- NCBS meets quarterly; members entitled to per diems.
- Approval of policies, standards, and fund allocation by NCBS.

Explanation: Discusses the financial support for the National Voluntary Blood Services Program.
Key Sources of Funding:
- National Government budget allocations.
- Reimbursements from health insurance and service fees.
- Contributions from donor agencies and local government units.
Important Requirements:
- Establishment of a trust fund for operations.
- MOA for service fees between blood centers and hospitals.

Explanation: Outlines operational guidelines for blood donations and usage.
Key Points:
- Promote voluntary blood donations only from qualified donors.
- Blood issued must be tested negative for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) by issuing centers.
- Hospitals must utilize blood only from licensed centers.

Explanation: Details the staffing, procurement, and organizational structure of blood centers.
Key Requirements:
- Centralized procurement of equipment.
- Compliance with existing procurement laws.
- Staffing and organizational structure approved by NCBS.

Explanation: States that if any provision is found invalid, other provisions remain effective.

Explanation: Specifies that the rules take effect immediately, repealing conflicting provisions from prior administrative orders.

The establishment of the Philippine National Blood Services aims to enhance blood donation, safety, and distribution through a centralized network.
A comprehensive definition of terms and organizational structure has been established to support effective management.
Funding will come from diverse sources including government allocations and service fees, ensuring sustainability of blood services.
Compliance with guidelines and quality assurance measures is critical for operational integrity and public health safety.