National Blood Services Act of 1994
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What is the main objective of the National Blood Services Act of 1994?

  • To mandate the commercial sale of blood
  • To establish scientific and professional standards for blood collection
  • To regulate the sale of blood products
  • To promote and encourage voluntary blood donation (correct)

    • Which policy principle does the Act emphasize regarding blood provision for transfusion?

  • It should be commercially sold as a commodity
  • It should be made available only in public schools
  • It should be distributed based on affordability
  • It should be provided through professional medical service (correct)

    • What is one of the purposes of the Act regarding voluntary blood donation?

  • To discourage the mobilization of sectors of the community for blood collection
  • To inform the public of the need for voluntary blood donation (correct)
  • To mandate profit-oriented collection of blood
  • To ensure that blood is sold at affordable prices

    • What does the Act aim to do regarding the formal education system?

    <p>To teach the benefits and rationale of voluntary blood donation in schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Department of Health according to the Act?

    <p>To organize a National Blood Transfusion Service Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the requirements for blood collection units and blood banks/centers according to the Act?

    <p>To operate on a nonprofit basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Act aim to regulate and ensure safety of?

    <p>All activities related to the collection, storage, and banking of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one requirement for upgrading of blood banks/centers according to the Act?

    <p>To include preventive services and education to control spread of <em>blood transfusion transmissible diseases</em>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sector does the Act aim to mobilize for participation in mechanisms for voluntary collection of blood?

    <p>All sectors of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one objective of the National Blood Services Act regarding supply of blood and blood products?

    <p>To provide safe, affordable, and equitable distribution of supply of blood and blood products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a commercial blood bank?

    <p>A blood bank that exists for profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a hospital-based blood bank?

    <p>Perform compatibility testing of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a voluntary blood donor?

    <p>An individual who donates blood on one's own volition or initiative without monetary compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are blood transfusion transmissible diseases?

    <p>Diseases transmitted through blood transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a walking blood donor?

    <p>An individual included in the list of qualified voluntary blood donors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'blood collection unit' refer to?

    <p>An institution authorized by the Department of Health to recruit and screen donors and collect blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Secretary of Health?

    <p>The Secretary of Health or any person delegated the responsibility of carrying out the provisions of this Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a blood bank/center?

    <p>Collect and transport blood for transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'department' refer to?

    <p>The Department of Health or any other person responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a commercial blood bank?

    <p>A profit-driven institution authorized by the Department of Health to recruit and screen donors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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