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Decreasing Latitude and Increasing Regulation in Transplantable Tissue Programs
Author(s) -
Humphries Linda
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)60273-1
Subject(s) - latitude , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , geology , geodesy
• ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY and improved surgical techniques have led to new therapeutic uses for allografts. • DISEASE TRANSMISSION via allograft tissue transplants has prompted federal intervention in the tissue banking industry and resulted in federal regulations. • NEW STANDARDS from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations became effective July 1,2005, and apply to all hospitals that store or implant allograft tissues. These standards include mandatory policies on all aspects of hospital transplantation programs, including tissue ordering, receipt, storage, issuance, and record keeping. AORN J 82 (November 2005) 806–814.