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
Transfusion Practices
Section 135.410 - Transfusion Outside of a Licensed Hospital
Universal Citation: 105 CMR 135.000 MA Code of Regs 135.410
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) No transfusion shall be performed outside of a transfusion service within a licensed hospital unless the blood products are obtained through an agreement with a blood bank governed by 105 CMR 135.000 and are administered in one of the following circumstances:
(1) In an out-patient kidney dialysis
facility licensed under
105 CMR 145.000 for
dialysis-related purposes.
(2) In
dialysis-related treatment of a home dialysis patient, providing there is
documentation that the dialysis helper has been adequately trained in
transfusion practices and precautions.
(3) In the home treatment of
hemophilia.
(4) In other unusual
circumstances, to protect patient health or safety, as deemed necessary by a
blood bank director, providing that:
(a) the
blood bank director reviews and approves the procedures being used to
accomplish the transfusion; and
(b)
the physician ordering the transfusion is responsible for the administration of
the blood or blood product to the patient.
(5) In a health care facility or service
setting (other than a hospital) licensed by the Department, under agreement
with a blood bank and if authorized by the relevant health care facility or
service setting licensure regulations.
(B) The transport and transfusion of blood or blood products in accordance with 106 CMR 135.410(A) shall be performed in accordance with 105 CMR 135.000 and if, in addition, informed consent is obtained from the patient.
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