Laws on Blood Banking

50 vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, laws, and concepts from the lecture notes on blood banking regulations and policies.

National Blood Services Act of 1994 (RA 7719)

An Act promoting voluntary blood donation, ensuring an adequate supply of safe blood, regulating blood banks, and providing penalties for violations.

RA 1517

An Act Regulating the Collection, Processing and Sale of Human Blood, and the Establishment and Operation of Blood Banks and Blood Processing Laboratories.

Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)

National Red Cross organization involved in humanitarian services, including support for blood collection and distribution.

Philippine Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC)

A coordinating body for blood services in the Philippines.

National Voluntary Blood Services Unit (NVBSU)

A unit created to coordinate nationwide voluntary blood services.

National Blood Transfusion Service Network (NBTSN)

A DOH-mandated nationwide network to organize and optimize blood transfusion services.

Non-profit operation (blood banks/centers)

Blood banks/centers must operate on a non-profit basis; service fees may be charged but are capped.

Phase-out of commercial blood banks

Commercial blood banks must be phased out within two years after the Act’s effectivity, with possible extensions.

Regulation of Blood Services

The regulatory framework governing registration, licensing, safety standards, and operation of blood services.

License to Operate (LTO)

Authorization issued by the government to operate a blood bank or blood center.

Blood Bank/Blood Center license requirements

Standards and conditions to obtain/maintain an LTO; a licensed physician must oversee operations.

AO No. 156 s. 1971

Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Collection, Processing and Sale of Human Blood and the Establishment and Operation of Blood Banks and Blood Processing Laboratories.

AO No. 57 s. 1989

Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Collection, Processing and Provision of Human Blood and the Establishment and Operation of Blood Banks.

AO No. 36 s. 1994

Rules and Regulations implementing RA 7719 (National Blood Services Act of 1994).

AO No. 9 s. 1995

Rules and Regulations implementing RA 7719; related to the National Voluntary Blood Services Program.

AO No. 17‑A series of 1998

Requirements and procedures for a license to operate a Blood Bank/Blood Center (BB/BC) in the Philippines.

AO No. 2005-0002

Rules and Regulations for the Establishment of The Philippine National Blood Services, amending provisions of Administrative Order No. 9 (1995) related to RA 7719.

AO No. 2008-008

Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Blood Service Facilities; PNBS and BSN policies.

AO No. 2010-0001

Policies and Guidelines for the Philippine National Blood Services (PNBS) and the Blood Services Networks (BSN).

Importation of Blood Bank Equipment, Blood Bags and Reagents

Equipment, blood bags and reagents used for screening, testing, collecting, processing and storage imported tax- and duty-free by PNRC, blood banks and hospitals participating in the NBSP.

PAGCOR funding

Funding source from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation for the National Voluntary Blood Services Program.

PCSO funding

Funding source from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for NBSP initiatives.

Trust liability account of the Duty Free Philippines

Funding source for NBSP-related activities via the Duty Free Philippines trust liability account.

National Voluntary Blood Services Program

An interagency program planned and implemented by DOH, PNRC, PBCC and other entities to promote voluntary blood donation.

Administrative sanctions by the Secretary

The Department Secretary may impose fines, suspension or revocation for violations of RA 7719 and related rules.

Suspension/Revocation of license

Administrative actions to suspend or revoke a BB/BC license for non-compliance.

Overcharging penalties

1 month to 6 months imprisonment and/or ₱5,000– ₱50,000 fine for charging more than the prescribed maximum.

Unlicensed operation penalties (12–20 years)

12–20 years imprisonment and/or ₱50,000– ₱500,000 fine for establishing or operating a blood bank without an LTO.

Head-of-bank penalties for contaminated blood

The head of a blood bank may face up to 10 years imprisonment for dispensing blood proven to be contaminated with transfusion-transmissible diseases.

Effectivity date (15 days after publication)

The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or two national newspapers.

Effectivity in two national newspapers

Alternative publication requirement for effectivity if Official Gazette publication is not feasible.

Blood donation as humanitarian act

Donation of blood is a humanitarian act that should be encouraged and supported.

Blood transfusion is a professional medical service

Transfusion is a medical service, not the sale of a commodity.

Safety, adequacy, and equitable distribution

Blood and blood products must be safe, sufficient, and fairly distributed.

Public information on voluntary donation

Public should be informed about the need for voluntary donations and risks of commercial blood sale.

Promotion of voluntary donation in schools

Rationale for voluntary donation should be incorporated into health education from elementary to college level.

Community participation in voluntary blood collection

Communities should participate in voluntary and non-profit blood collection efforts.

DOH mandate to establish NBTSN

The Department of Health is mandated to establish and organize the National Blood Transfusion Service Network.

Blood collection units

Units or centers that collect blood from donors.

Hospital-based blood bank

A blood bank located within a hospital facility.

Blood service facilities networks (PNBS/BSN)

Networks of blood service facilities and networks coordinated under PNBS and BSN guidelines.

Walking blood donors

Donors who present themselves and donate blood without prior appointment.

Voluntary donor

A donor who gives blood voluntarily and may receive non-monetary incentives.

Intended recipient identification

Identification procedures to ensure the donor’s blood is matched to the correct recipient.

Component labeling and information card

Labels and information accompanying blood components (indications, contraindications, cautions, infusion methods).

Blood products

Whole blood and its clinically used components (e.g., plasma, platelets, packed cells).

Indications and contraindications

Guidelines indicating when to transfuse blood and when transfusion is contraindicated.

Expiration date

The date after which a blood product should not be used.

Collection date

The date on which the blood or blood product was collected.

Place/component labeling requirements

Standards for labeling blood components with essential information for safe use.

Non-monetary incentives for donors

Donors may receive non-min monetary incentives as permitted by policy.

Maximum service fees

Fees charged by blood banks must not exceed the maximum prescribed by the Department.