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Planning Framework

The NBA has an established comprehensive planning framework as depicted in Figure 3.3.

Current programs include:

  • National Supply and Funding
  • National Risk Assessment and Management
  • Immunoglobulin Governance
  • National Guidelines Development and Implementation
  • National Supply Efficiency and Wastage Reduction
  • Information Management and Technology
  • Blood Sector Knowledge Development
  • Research and Development
  • Corporate Governance and Management.

NBA Planning Framework

FIGURE 3.3 NBA Planning Framework

Progress against the Business Plan is monitored and reviewed by the NBA Business Committee quarterly. A quarterly report on progress against key actions is also provided to the NBA Board and Audit and Risk Committee.

In 2018-19 the NBA delivered 81 per cent of activities against the planned outcomes. Table 3.1 demonstrates the overall trend in the NBA's delivery against the business plan over the past five years. Some activities have been delayed due to revision of timelines and changing priorities as agreed by the Executive.

TABLE 3.1 NBA's performance in achieving business plan objectives, 2014-15 to 2018-19

Year 2014-15 2015–16 2016–17 2017-18 2018-19
Performance (%) 91% 97% 98% 70% 81%

Key operational achievements for 2018-19 included the following:

  • the uninterrupted supply of blood and blood products to meet all clinical demand in accordance with the approved NSP&B
  • the NSP&B approved by COAG Health Council in accordance with Schedule 3 of the National Blood Agreement
  • Version 3 of the Criteria for access to immunoglobulin products under the national blood arrangements implemented
  • implementation of BloodSTAR in NSW to complete the national rollout
  • development and implementation of the revised National ICT and Data Strategy
  • transition of Research and Development pilot to 'business as usual' Research and Development program focussing on strategic priorities
  • making a Determination under Section 24(1) of the Public Service Act 1999 to continue the current terms and conditions of employment for staff under the EA and increase salaries by two per cent per annum for each of the next three years
  • introducing an e-Learning system and other learning and development opportunities for NBA staff.
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