title: The pyramid model as a structured way of quality management.
abstract: Three quality systems that can be used in blood establishments are briefly explained. The Pyramid model is described as a tool to manage the quality systems. Finally, some experiences in other countries are given to prove the validity of the system.
authors.affiliation: Academic Institute for International Development of Transfusion Medicine, University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
authors.forename: Willem Pa
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: van der Tuuk Adriani
authors.forename: Smit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sibinga