Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-4 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL TREATMENT CENTERS
Rule 111-8-4-.17 - Blood Supply and Storage

Each center which provides service for which blood is needed, shall provide separate refrigeration for the storage of blood and shall have a written agreement with a source for meeting its blood needs. If blood is retained overnight, such refrigeration shall be equipped with a temperature alarm device, and shall be tied in on an automatic emergency electrical power system. In all cases, refrigeration equipment shall be provided with a temperature recording device or the temperature shall be checked and recorded each day of use.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq., 31-7-1et seq. and 31-22-1 et seq.