Ancillary information
Acronyms
Ancillary information
Acronyms
H–I–J
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| HCM | Human Capital Management |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| HR | Human Resources |
| IA | Internal Audit |
| ICT | Information, Communication and Technology |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| IFRS | International Financial Reporting Standards |
| iHEALTh | SANBS Strategic Objectives 2019–2024 |
| IPC | Infection Prevention Control |
| IRF | Integrated Report Framework |
| IR | Integrated Report |
| ISBT | International Society for Blood Transfusion |
| ISO | International Organisation for Standardisation |
| IT | Information Technology |
| JACIE FACT | Joint Accreditation Committee ISCT-Europe and EBMT (JACIE) Accreditation |
K–M–N
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| King IV™™ | King IV™ Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2016 |
| KPA | Key Performance Area |
| KPI | Key Performance Indicator |
| KZN | KwaZulu-Natal | ML | Machine Learning | MOI | Memorandum of Incorporation |
| NAT | Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing |
| NBI | National Bioproducts Institute |
| NDoH | National Department of Health |
| NEDs | Non-Executive Directors |
| NHI | National Health Insurance |
| NQF | National Qualifications Framework |
P-R–S
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| PBM | Patient Blood Management |
| PO | Purchase Order |
| PWD | People with disabilities |
| RAD | Research, Advisory and Development Academy |
| RBC | Red Blood Cells |
| R&D | Research and Development |
| RED | Recipient Epidemiology and Donor |
| SADC | Southern African Development Community |
| SAHPRA | South African Health Products Regulatory Authority |
| SLA | Service Level Agreement |
| SANAS | South African National Accreditation Systems |
| SANBS | South African National Blood Service |
| SAP | Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing |
| SASBT | South African Society for Blood Transfusion |
| SDG | United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals |
| SMLTSA | Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists of South Africa |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedures |
| STI | Short-Term Incentive |
U–V–W–X–Y–Z
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| TAT | Turn Around Time |
| T.H.R.E.A.D | SANBS’ core values |
| TTI | Transfusion Transmissible Infection |
| TR | Translation Research |
| TVET | Technical and Vocational Education and Training |
| WCBS | Western Cape Blood Service |
| WHO | World Health Organisation |
| YOY | Year-on-Year |