MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Mr. Scott Brubaker, CTBS, Chief Policy Officer, American Association of Tissue Banks
AATB Standards and Hospital Tissue Services
Mary Ghiglione, RN, BSN, Manager Blood Management, Swedish Medical Center
TJC Standards and Hospital Tissue Services
Ellen F. Lazarus, MD, CAPT, USPHS, Medical Officer, Food and Drug Adminstration
Federal Regulations and Hospital Tissue Services
Description
Speakers will discuss current tissue service standards and accreditation requirements and give suggestions on ways to meet these requirements. The FDA regulations applicable to hospital tissue services will also be discussed. There will be an opportunity for participants to discuss the challenges they encounter regarding compliance and to receive information on practical ways to overcome them.
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Describe the Federal regulations that apply to hospital tissue services.
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Describe the TJC, AABB and CAP standards for hospital tissue services.
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Discuss challenges that hospital tissue services encounter regarding compliance with these standards and regulations.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.