COVID-19 measures taken by IBTS to protect donors and staff:
In line with other healthcare environments, IBTS will continue to apply COVID-19 safety measures to protect our donors and staff:
Clinic safety
- Appointments: All clinics are now appointment based – to book an appointment call 1800 731 137. First Time Donors are very welcome. Donors should arrive at clinic on time to maintain constant flow of donors through the clinic.
- Face Masks: Medical-grade (surgical) face masks are mandatory and are available on clinic. Only exception to this is if a donor cannot wear a surgical mask for health reasons e.g. allergic to latex. In this case a clean reusable mask must be worn. IBTS staff will be wearing masks throughout the process. Hand gel is provided and all donors must use it.
Additional Covid Donation restrictions
- Covid-19 symptoms: You can donate 7 days after having Covid-19 once you are fully recovered and asymptomatic. You can now attend even if you have a mild residual cough. You will be asked questions on clinic to ensure you are fully recovered and fit to donate. Please call our donor helpline if you were seriously ill or hospitalized.
- Close Contacts: You can donate if you are a Covid Contact once you are well and asymptomatic.
- Appointments: Please make every effort to make your appointment if you are still eligible as currently 400 appointments per week are not being kept for various reasons which impacts seriously on our ability to supply our hospitals.
- Covid-19 Vaccine/Booster: You must wait 48 hours before donating after any HPRA approved vaccination/booster, once you feel well and are asymptomatic.
- Health care workers: can donate if they have been in contact with a case of suspected/confirmed Covid-19 once they are well
- Donors over 70/plus: Must be fully vaccinated, have a GP letter stating fitness to donate (this needs to be renewed annually) and have donated within the last 2 years, and are otherwise eligible.
More Information here regarding Covid-19 measures in place. Thank you for your donation, your help and co-operation.
