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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 12. Health |
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Agency 5. Department of Health |
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Chapter 410. Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia |
Section 340. Blood banks and transfusion services
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A. If the hospital provides facilities for the procurement, extraction and collection of blood and blood products, written policies and procedures for all phases of operation of blood banks and transfusion services shall be established and periodically revised to comply with 42 CFR Part 493, 42 CFR 482.27 and 21 CFR Part 606.
B. Each hospital shall provide appropriate facilities and equipment for the storage and administration of whole blood and blood products.
C. For emergency situations, the hospital shall:
1. Make arrangements by which blood can be quickly obtained from community blood sources, or maintain an up-to-date list of available donors, as well as provide the equipment and personnel and obtain blood from the donor; or
2. Maintain a minimum supply of O negative blood, if the hospital provides obstetrical services.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-33-500 § 2.18, eff. July 28, 1993; amended, Volume 11, Issue 08, eff. April 1, 1995; Volume 11, Issue 16, eff. June 1, 1995; Volume 22, Issue 08, eff. January 25, 2006.