Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying this thread! Love reading about the upcoming festivities and travels. I hope everyone has a joyful and safe season! And congrats on the new little ones!
Anyone know the exact reference to the error correction in the cGMP standards - I'd really appreciate it - I can't seem to locate the reference and my compliance officer is asking. Thanks!
We have no SOP for drawing blood (auto or allo) in a tattoo'd site - However we do draw these donors. One guy used to point to his arm and tell the phlebotomist - Here is my vein - right between eyes! (And of course, for allo donors it must be at least 12 months since the last tat)
In actuality, if their vital signs were within your procedural normal limits, you would not necessarily even know about "heavy excercise" before donation. I do agree with the pre-hydration if the donor does let you know.
I use this site to do make up tests for the donor center and it has worked out well. Our lab dept also uses for some competencies such as customer service, safety, etc.
I am looking for an agreement letter (to use as a starter) to send to transfusion services stating that they agree to accept (minor) antibody positive RBC donor units. Does anyone have anything like that? Does your institution accept these units? I am a non-technical person that has been working in a donor center setting for 15 years and before that in a TS, so I could use any help I could get. Thanks!
Cliff - this has been an issue that our donor centers have been struggling with on a continuing basis. Can you share a little bit more about what you developed for your facility, please. Thanks!
Our donor centers have developed a job aid to help ensure that the right questions are asked. Of course this only works if the donor tells you that they went to Mexico
Our donor centers will take 15 & 16 year old donors (usually directed) with a parental authorization and MD approval. State law in California states that 17 year old donors are acceptable.
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