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Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS)
The policies detailed here are part of the 2007/2008 joint consultation exercise. Please click here for further information on how to contribute to the consultation exercise.
Absence Management Policy and Procedure
Aims of the policy
This policy aims to assist managers in making sure staff are absent from work as little as possible and that the sickness scheme is not abused.
It also aims to ensure that members of staff with genuine illnesses are treated sensitively.
Description of policy
The policy sets out roles and responsibilities of both managers and staff when managing how much time is taken off sick by staff in the organisation. It also describes what the penalties are for not following the policy and procedure.
Screening outcome
People with a disability may need to take more sick leave than those without a disability. However, disability employment legislation is highlighted in the policy and provides protection for these individuals. Therefore, the policy is not considered to have negative impacts for any section 75 groups and will thus not be subject to an EQIA.
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Absence Management Policy and Procedure
Donor Selection Guidelines
Aims of policy
The policy aims to ensure a safe blood supply for recipients of donations, and to prevent harm to donors from blood donations.
Description of policy
This policy provides the rules for selecting and refusing donors during a blood donation session.
Screening outcome
The policy is not considered to have negative impacts for any section 75 groups and will thus not be subject to an EQIA.
To access screening template, please click here.
The Donor Selection Guidelines document is too large to allow placing on this website but is available by contacting:
Frances McGrath
By post: NIBTS, Belfast City Hospital Complex, Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7TS
By phone: 028 9053 4686
Laboratory Policy for the Provision of ‘On-call’ Services
Aims of policy
The policy aims to avoid delays by making the steps to using the service clear.
Description of policy
The policy describes how to contact NIBTS out of hours, the nature of the service provided and the required response time.
Screening outcome
This policy was shared with members of on-call staff and Trade Union representatives – no equality impact was detected. Therefore the policy will not be subject to an EQIA.
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Laboratory Policy on the Provision of 'On-call' Services
Equal Opportunities Policy
Aims of policy
The aim of this policy is to ensure that all persons will have equality of opportunity regardless of sex, marital status, whether or not they have dependants, perceived religious affiliation, political opinion, race, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Description of policy
This Policy outlines the organisation’s promises to promote equality of opportunity and to prevent unlawful discrimination.
Screening outcome
The policy is not considered to have any negative impacts for any group and will thus not be considered for an EQIA.
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Procedure for Processing Complaints and Other Contacts
Aims of policy
The policy aims to provide a guide to staff on how to handle complaints in an efficient and professional manner, with due regard to the sensitivities and emotions experienced by the complainant.
Description of policy
The policy outlines the procedure for managing, dealing with and monitoring complaints.
Screening outcome
The policy is not considered to have any negative impacts for any group and will thus not be considered for an EQIA.
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Procedure for Processing Complaints and Other Contacts
Fraud Policy
Aims of policy
The aim of this policy is to uphold one of the fundamental objectives of the Agency: to ensure the proper use of the public funds with which it has been entrusted. In pursuit of this objective the Agency promotes an anti-fraud culture, which requires all staff to act with honesty and integrity at all times and to take appropriate steps to safeguard resources.
Description of policy
The purpose of this policy is to set out the Agency’s position on fraud and thereby set the context for the ongoing efforts to reduce fraud to the lowest possible level.
Screening outcome
The policy is not considered to have any negative impacts for any group and will thus not be considered for an EQIA.
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Gifts and Hospitality Policy
Aims of policy
This policy is intended to provide advice to Agency staff who as part of their employment, either receive or provide gifts and hospitality to others on behalf of the Agency, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Description of policy
The policy describes the need for all decisions by Agency staff when providing or accepting gifts and hospitality to be able to withstand both internal and external scrutiny.
Screening outcome
The policy is not considered to have any negative impacts for any group and will thus not be considered for an EQIA.
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