Suggested template for audit of haemophilia centres

Clinical

Treatment data, including number of patients :

with severe haemophilia

on home therapy

on prophylaxis

with inhibitors

On-call arrangements

Availability of support services, including paediatrics, orthopaedics, dental services

Arrangements for access to specialised HIV and Hepatitis care

Access to genetics services Inspection of facilities

Review of staffing levels

Review of previous internal clinical audits

Arrangements for education and training

Clinical governance

Patient satisfaction

Laboratory

CPA accreditation

Review of NEQAS results

Review of internal audit

Availability of specialised coagulation assays during routine and emergency hours

Data handling

Coagulation factor concentrate stock control and handling

Annual returns to centralised data base

Home therapy returns

Communication with other haemophilia centres and general practitioners

Protocols

Treatment delivery

Prophylaxis

Home therapy

On - call arangements

Closing the audit loop

Issues arising from previous external audits

Publication and communication of results to interested parties