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What is the main objective promoted by RA 7719?
What is the main objective promoted by RA 7719?
- Privatization of blood services
- Increased penalties for blood banks
- Mandatory blood donation
- Voluntary blood donation (correct)
Which bloodborne diseases were added to the Revised Blood Banking Guidelines under AO 57 s. 1989?
Which bloodborne diseases were added to the Revised Blood Banking Guidelines under AO 57 s. 1989?
- Tuberculosis and Malaria
- Hepatitis A and B
- HIV and Syphilis
- Hepatitis B and C, and HIV (correct)
What is the purpose of the IRR regulations for blood service facilities under RA 7719?
What is the purpose of the IRR regulations for blood service facilities under RA 7719?
- To increase the cost of blood donations
- To guarantee the availability of staff, equipment, and resources (correct)
- To restrict access to safe blood
- To reduce the number of licensed facilities
Which Administrative Order addressed the regulation of blood services by the Bureau of Research and Laboratories?
Which Administrative Order addressed the regulation of blood services by the Bureau of Research and Laboratories?
What does RA 7719 regulate related to blood banks?
What does RA 7719 regulate related to blood banks?
What was formulated under AO 17-A s. 1998?
What was formulated under AO 17-A s. 1998?
Who is allowed to supervise clinical laboratories?
Who is allowed to supervise clinical laboratories?
What is the duration of validity for the ATO/LTO according to the text?
What is the duration of validity for the ATO/LTO according to the text?
Which government body conducts the inspection of the Blood Service Facility within 30 days of the application submission?
Which government body conducts the inspection of the Blood Service Facility within 30 days of the application submission?
What is the consequence of attempting to assign or transfer the LTO/ATO directly or indirectly to another party?
What is the consequence of attempting to assign or transfer the LTO/ATO directly or indirectly to another party?
When was the Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966, also known as RA 4688, enacted?
When was the Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966, also known as RA 4688, enacted?
How often are regular inspections of clinical laboratories conducted according to the text?
How often are regular inspections of clinical laboratories conducted according to the text?
What is one of the key roles of a Blood Center?
What is one of the key roles of a Blood Center?
What is NOT considered a prohibited act according to RA 7719 for a blood service facility?
What is NOT considered a prohibited act according to RA 7719 for a blood service facility?
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by a Blood Center as per the text?
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by a Blood Center as per the text?
What is a requirement for a Blood Center according to RA 7719?
What is a requirement for a Blood Center according to RA 7719?
Which act constitutes a violation of RA 7719 according to the text?
Which act constitutes a violation of RA 7719 according to the text?
What is the responsibility of a Blood Center in terms of transfusion reactions?
What is the responsibility of a Blood Center in terms of transfusion reactions?
Study Notes
RA 7719: National Blood Services Act of 1994
- Approved on May 5, 1994
- Promotes voluntary blood donation
- Ensures adequate supply of safe blood
- Regulates blood banks and provides penalties for violations
- Implements rules and regulations to protect and promote public health
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Ensure licensed blood service facilities with adequate staff, equipment, and resources
- Govern blood banking and transfusion services
- Latest IRR of RA 7719 is currently followed by all blood service facilities in the country
Roles of Blood Centers
- Advocacy and promotion of voluntary blood donation and a healthy lifestyle
- Storage and issuance of whole blood and blood components
- Services provided:
- Compatibility testing of red cell units
- Direct Coombs test
- Red cell antibody screening
- Investigation of transfusion reactions
- Assistance in post-transfusion surveillance (hemovigilance)
Prohibited Acts under RA 7719
- Making material false statements in applications
- Misrepresentation of facts or falsification of records or documents
- Refusing to provide access to books, accounts, and records of operation
- Charging blood service fees above the maximum set by the DOH
- Submitting incomplete documents for BB or BCU/BS licensure
Licensure and Authorization of Blood Banks
- LTO/ATO granted based on prescribed documentary and technical requirements
- LTO/ATO cannot be assigned or transferred to any party
- LTO/ATO must be displayed prominently within the premises
- Application for registration and issuance of ATO/LTO filed with HFSRB or CHD
Inspection and Monitoring
- Conducted by HFSRB and CHD through authorized representatives
- Inspections may be conducted at any time during business hours
- Validity of ATO/LTO: 3 years
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Test your knowledge on the laws related to bioethics, specifically Republic Act 4688 and Republic Act 7719. Learn about the provisions promoting voluntary blood donation, ensuring safe blood supply, and regulating blood banks.
