N.J. Admin. Code § 8:8-13.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:8-13.17 - Issue

(a) A blood transplantation request form indicating the recipient's name, traceable identification number, and ABO group and Rh type shall be completed for each unit of HPC.

(b) A label or tag with the appropriate information to identify the HPC unit with the intended recipient shall be attached to the HPC container before its release from the HPC blood bank or laboratory for transplantation.

(c) At the time the HPC is released from the blood bank for transplantation within the facility, the person receiving the HPC shall present a written request with sufficient information for the positive identification of the recipient. When the HPC are issued within the facility, the technologist who issues the HPC shall perform an identification check along with the person picking up the HPC. This identification check shall involve active participation by both individuals in a review of the identifying information on the HPC container and the requisition slip. At a minimum the recipient's first and last names, traceable identification number, the HPC requested, and the date of transplantation shall be included. The blood bank shall write the unit number of the issued HPC on the request slip. When the HPC are issued outside the facility, the technologist who packages the HPC for shipping shall perform an identification check. The review process shall be documented.

(d) There shall be SOP for the management of abnormal appearance, broken container and any variance from acceptable ranges.

(e) A duly licensed physician shall request the release of HPC preparations from storage in writing.

(f) The identity of the intended recipient, the location (hospital) where the product is to be administered and the shipping date shall be documented.

(g) The following information shall also be documented and records shall be maintained indicating:

1. The type of HPC;

2. The alphanumeric identification for each collection;

3. The date and time of the expected infusion;

4. The recipient name and identification number;

5. The facility and person to whom the cells were dispensed; and

6. The integrity of the container and label.

(h) There shall be a contact person to whom HPC was issued or contact person for the transplant program when HPC is issued for transplantation outside of the facility in which the blood bank is located.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:8-13.17