We have a statement on our Emergency blood release form that states, 'The risk of delaying the transfusion outweighs the risk of transfusing the blood without complete testing. I accept responsibility for the administration of this blood.' We had a Joint Commission inspector tell us that the second statement is not true; that 'the FDA says that the transfusion service medical director is responsible for the administration of blood products.' I cannot find that documented anywhere and I have looked in the CFR, AABB Standards and the Technical Manual. Can anyone substantiate that the transfusion service medical director is the 'responsible party' for (all) blood administration and point me to where it is stated? Thanks!