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New on TraQ - SEPTEMBER 2010 - Chronological version

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August 31

Ireland: Blood service 'challenged' to maintain standards, report says
- Tidbits: In 2009 the IBTS cut costs by reducing all supplier contracts by 8–10%, eliminating lab overtime, introducing a 7am–7pm work day, and reducing travel and subsistence costs.
- IBTS 2009 Annual Report | Selected passages:
  - One of the other significant factors affecting staff is the current state of the IBTS pension fund which was declared insolvent in March 2009 and this caused anxiety with staff....
  - The economic environment in Ireland will continue to be difficult for the next 2 - 3 years...This will inevitably lead to significant change of work practices and how the organisation carries out its business....This could involve outsourcing.....

August 30

	PHSA improves the health of British Columbians by seeking province-wide solutions to specialized health care needs in collaboration with BC health authorities and other partners. For more information, visit www.phsa.ca

PHSA agencies include: BC Cancer Agency, BC Centre for Disease Control, BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, BC Mental Health & Addiction Services, BC Provincial Renal Agency, BC Transplant, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, and Cardiac Services BC.