Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 135.000 - Use Of Blood, Blood Components, And Derivatives For The Purpose Of Transfusion
General Requirements
Section 135.210 - Personnel, Qualifications, and Training

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 135.000 MA Code of Regs 135.210

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) Any change in the position of blood bank director shall be reported to the Department within 30 days.

(B) Blood donor screening and venipuncture procedures shall be performed only by suitably qualified individuals who have received appropriate training. The blood bank shall maintain records documenting the training of such qualified individuals. On going continuing education and retraining shall be provided if applicable or as needed. Training must be provided by experienced health professionals with experience in clinical detection, measurement and analysis appropriate to the donor screener's responsibilities. The training programs must include at a minimum:

(1) a thorough training on content and application of pertinent screening protocols;

(2) a thorough training on venipuncture blood collection and processing procedures;

(3) a thorough training on worker and patient safety including emergency procedures required to aid a distressed donor;

(4) a means for testing employee technique and proficiency in performing assigned duties and responsibilities. Such assessments shall be made by the blood bank director (or his/her designee) on an annual basis and shall make personal inspections of the donor centers to insure suitable handling of donors and to instruct employees.

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