Blood Safety Blood safety was thrust in to the spotlight as a consequence of the tragic transfusion transmission of hepatitis C and HIV to thousands of transfusion recipients. Many lessons can be learned from the Canadian blood systems response to this tragedy. We have completed two detailed policy analyses which provide insights into the reformed Canadian blood system. Our policy analysis of major decisions related to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and the blood supply examines decision-making on issues of risk before and after the blood system underwent structural reform. Our policy analysis of the implications of a Chargeback payment system on the delivery of transfusion services examines strqategies to address the challenge of increasing blood system costs and the increased use of blood products. CJD Policy Analysis Publications Chargeback Publications

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