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R.A 7719 Flashcards

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Title of R.A 7719

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National Blood Services Act of 1994

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Date Approved

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May 5, 1994

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Section 1

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Title “ National Blood Services Act of 1994”

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Section 2

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Declaration Policy

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Section 3

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Definition

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Section 4

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Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation

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Section 5

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. National Voluntary Blood Services Program

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Section 6

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Upgrading of Services and Facilities

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Section 7

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Phase-out of Commercial Blood Banks

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Section 8

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Non-Profit Operation

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Section 9

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Regulation of Blood Services

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Section 10

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Importation of Blood Bank Equipment, Blood Bags and Reagents

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Section 11

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Rules and Regulations.

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Section 12

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Penalties

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Section 13

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Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the other provisions hereof not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

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Section 14

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Repealing Clause. – This Act shall supersede Republic Act No. 1517 entitled “Blood Bank Act.” The provisions of any law, executive order, presidential decree or other issuances inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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Section 15

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Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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What is the primary goal of the National Blood Services Act of 1994 (RA-7719)?

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What is the primary goal of the National Blood Services Act of 1994 (RA-7719)?

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What is the role of the Department of Health under RA-7719?

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Under RA-7719, the Department of Health is mandated to establish and organize a National Blood Transfusion Service Network to rationalize and improve the provision of adequate and safe supply of blood.

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How does RA-7719 promote voluntary blood donation?

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RA-7719 promotes voluntary blood donation through various means, including public education campaigns, promotion in schools and professional education, establishment of a Blood Services Network, and the encouragement of walking blood donors.

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What is the significance of the non-profit operation requirement for blood banks and centers under RA-7719?

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The non-profit operation requirement ensures that blood and blood products are not treated as commodities for commercial sale, but rather as essential medical resources that should be accessible to all patients in need.

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What is the definition of “blood/blood product” under RA-7719?

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Blood/blood product refers to human blood, processed or unprocessed, and includes blood components, its products, and derivatives.

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What is a “blood bank/center” according to RA-7719?

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A blood bank/center is a laboratory or institution with the capability to recruit and screen blood donors, collect, process, store, transport, and issue blood for transfusion, as well as provide information and/or education on blood transfusion transmissible diseases.

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What is the difference between a commercial blood bank and a hospital-based blood bank?

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A commercial blood bank exists for profit, while a hospital-based blood bank is located within the premises of a hospital and can perform compatibility testing of blood.

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What is a “blood collection unit” under RA-7719?

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A blood collection unit is an institution or facility duly authorized by the Department of Health to recruit and screen donors and collect blood.

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Who is considered a “voluntary blood donor” under RA-7719?

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A voluntary blood donor is one who donates blood on one’s own volition or initiative and without monetary compensation.

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What is the definition of “blood transfusion transmissible diseases” under RA-7719?

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Blood transfusion transmissible diseases are diseases which may be transmitted as a result of blood transfusion, including AIDS, Hepatitis-B, Malaria, and Syphilis.

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Who is the “Secretary of Health” referred to in RA-7719?

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The Secretary of Health is the head of the Department of Health, or any other person to whom the Secretary delegates the responsibility of carrying out the provisions of RA-7719.

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Who is a “walking blood donor” under RA-7719?

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A walking blood donor is an individual included in the list of qualified voluntary blood donors who is ready to donate blood when needed in their community.

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What are the various means through which voluntary blood donation is promoted under RA-7719?

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Voluntary blood donation is promoted through the following means:

  • Public education campaigns led by the Department of Health, Philippine National Red Cross, and Philippine Blood Coordinating Council, involving government agencies, local government units, non-governmental organizations, medical organizations, hospitals, health institutions, and media.
  • Inclusion of the benefits and rationale of voluntary blood donation in health subjects at elementary, high school, and college levels, as well as in non-formal education curricula.
  • Trainings and continuing medical education for members of relevant organizations on the rational use of blood and blood products, including the merits of voluntary blood donation.
  • Establishment of a National Blood Transfusion Service Network with strategically located blood centers in provinces and cities, promoting blood collection in various community areas.
  • Setting of standards for the scientific and professional establishment and operation of blood banks/centers and collection units, and provision of training and technical assistance to enable communities and institutions to implement voluntary blood donation programs.
  • Encouragement of the walking blood donor concept in areas with inadequate blood banking facilities, requiring government hospitals, rural health units, health centers, and barangays to maintain a list of qualified voluntary blood donors with specified blood typing.
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What is the role of the Department of Health in promoting voluntary blood donation?

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The Department of Health is responsible for leading and coordinating public education campaigns, setting standards for blood banks/centers and collection units, providing training and technical assistance, and establishing the National Blood Transfusion Service Network.

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How does RA-7719 encourage voluntary blood donation in schools?

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RA-7719 mandates the inclusion of the benefits and rationale of voluntary blood donation in health subjects at elementary, high school, and college levels, as well as in non-formal education curricula.

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What is the “walking blood donor concept” mentioned in RA-7719?

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The walking blood donor concept refers to the practice of maintaining a list of qualified voluntary blood donors who are ready to donate blood when needed in their community, particularly in areas with inadequate blood banking facilities.

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What is the National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP)?

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The NVBSP is a program planned and implemented by the Department of Health, in cooperation with the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), Philippine Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC), and other government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Its goal is to meet the needs for blood transfusion in all regions of the country in an evolutionary manner.

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How is the NVBSP funded?

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The NVBSP is funded through various sources, including:

Budgetary allocation of the Department of Health
Initial amount of at least Twenty-five million pesos (P25,000,000) from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)
Initial amount of at least Twenty-five million pesos (P25,000,000) from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
Initial amount of at least Twenty million pesos (P20,000,000) from the trust liability account of the Duty Free Shop (Duty Free Philippines)
Contributions from other agencies such as civic organizations

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What is the goal of the NVBSP?

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The goal of the NVBSP is to meet the needs for blood transfusion in all regions of the country in an evolutionary manner. This means that the program aims to gradually increase the availability and accessibility of safe blood and blood products to patients who need them.

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How does the NVBSP aim to achieve its goal?

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The NVBSP aims to achieve its goal through various strategies, such as:

Promoting voluntary blood donation and raising public awareness about the importance of blood donation
Establishing and strengthening blood banks and collection centers
Implementing quality control and safety measures to ensure the safety of blood and blood products
Developing and implementing training programs for healthcare professionals involved in blood transfusion
Collaborating with other organizations and agencies to coordinate blood donation and transfusion activities

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What is the significance of the NVBSP?

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The NVBSP is significant because it provides a framework for a coordinated and sustainable approach to meeting the blood transfusion needs of the country. By promoting voluntary blood donation, ensuring the safety of blood and blood products, and training healthcare professionals, the NVBSP aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population.

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What are blood banks/centers required to provide under RA-7719?

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All blood banks/centers are required to provide preventive health services such as education and counseling on blood transfusion transmissible diseases.

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What is the requirement for government hospitals regarding voluntary blood donation programs?

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All government hospitals, including those that have been devolved, are required to establish voluntary blood donation programs.

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What is the expectation for private hospitals regarding voluntary blood donation programs?

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All private hospitals are encouraged to establish voluntary blood donation programs.

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Who is responsible for establishing guidelines for the rational use of blood and blood products?

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The Department of Health, in consultation with the Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (PSHBT) and the Philippine Society of Pathologists (PSP), is responsible for establishing guidelines for the rational use of blood and blood products.

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What is the provision regarding the phase-out of commercial blood banks under RA-7719?

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All commercial blood banks are required to be phased-out over a period of two (2) years after the effectivity of the Act. This period may be extended to a maximum of two (2) additional years by the Secretary of Health.

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What is the rationale behind the phase-out of commercial blood banks?

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The phase-out of commercial blood banks aims to eliminate the profit motive from blood collection and transfusion, ensuring that blood and blood products are not treated as commodities but rather as essential medical resources accessible to all patients in need.

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What are the implications of the phase-out of commercial blood banks for the blood supply in the country?

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The phase-out of commercial blood banks may initially pose challenges to the blood supply, as these banks currently account for a significant portion of the blood collected. However, the establishment of voluntary blood donation programs in government and private hospitals, along with public education and awareness campaigns, is expected to gradually increase the number of voluntary blood donors and ensure a sustainable supply of blood and blood products.

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What is the requirement for the operation of blood banks/centers under RA-7719?

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All blood banks/centers shall operate on a non-profit basis.

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Are blood banks/centers allowed to collect fees?

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Blood banks/centers may collect service fees, but these fees cannot exceed the maximum prescribed by the Department of Health.

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What is the purpose of the service fees collected by blood banks/centers?

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The service fees collected by blood banks/centers are limited to the necessary expenses entailed in collecting and processing blood.

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What is the requirement for blood collection under RA-7719?

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Blood shall be collected from healthy voluntary donors only.

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Is it lawful to establish and operate a blood bank/center without a license?

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It is unlawful for any person to establish and operate a blood bank/center unless it is registered and issued a license to operate by the Department of Health.

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Are there exceptions to the requirement of a license for blood collection and transfusion?

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In case of emergencies, blood collection and transfusion under the responsibility of the attending physician may be allowed in hospitals without a license, subject to certain conditions prescribed by the Department of Health.

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What are the criteria for granting or renewing a license to operate a blood bank/center?

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A license to operate a blood bank/center shall be granted or renewed by the Department of Health only if the blood bank/center complies with the standards prescribed by the Department.

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Who is responsible for managing a blood bank/center?

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A blood bank/center shall be under the management of a licensed and qualified physician duly authorized by the Department of Health.

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What items can be imported tax- and duty-free under RA-7719?

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Equipment, blood bags, and reagents used for the screening and testing of donors, collection and processing, and storage of blood can be imported tax- and duty-free.

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Who is eligible to import these items tax- and duty-free?

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The following entities are eligible to import these items tax- and duty-free:

  • Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)
  • Blood banks
  • Hospitals actively participating in the National Voluntary Blood Services Program
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When did this provision take effect?

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This provision took effect upon the effectivity of RA-7719.

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How is this provision implemented?

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This provision is implemented through the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Health, in consultation and coordination with the Department of Finance.

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What is the timeline for the promulgation of the rules and regulations?

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The rules and regulations shall be promulgated within sixty (60) days from the approval of RA-7719.

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What existing rules and regulations remain in force unless amended or revised?

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The existing Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Collection, Processing, and Provision of Human Blood and the Establishment and Operation of Blood Banks remain in force unless amended or revised by the Secretary of Health.

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What do the rules and regulations prescribe?

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The rules and regulations prescribe the following:

  • Maximum ceiling for fees for the provision of blood, including its collection, processing, and storage
  • Professional services
  • Reasonable allowance for spoilage
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Why is it important to prescribe these fees and allowances?

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Prescribing these fees and allowances ensures that blood and blood products are accessible and affordable to patients in need, while also ensuring the sustainability of blood banks and hospitals providing these services.

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What is the penalty for collecting charges and fees greater than the maximum prescribed by the Department of Health?

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Upon complaint and after due notice and hearing, the blood bank/center’s license shall be suspended or revoked by the Secretary of Health.

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What is the penalty for the person or persons responsible for collecting charges and fees greater than the maximum prescribed by the Department of Health?

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The person or persons responsible shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment for not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000) nor more than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000), or both, at the discretion of the competent court.

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What is the penalty for establishing and operating a blood bank without a license or failing to comply with the standards prescribed by the Department of Health?

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The person responsible shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment for not less than twelve (12) years and one (1) day nor more than twenty (20) years, or a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) nor more than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000), or both, at the discretion of the competent court.

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What administrative sanctions may the Secretary of Health impose?

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The Secretary of Health may impose administrative sanctions such as fines, suspension, or revocation of license to operate a blood bank/center, and may also recommend the suspension or revocation of the license to practice the profession when applicable.

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What is the penalty for dispensing, transfusing, and failing to dispose of contaminated blood within forty-eight (48) hours?

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The head of the blood bank and the necessary trained personnel under the head’s direct supervision found responsible for this offense shall be imprisoned for ten (10) years, without prejudice to the filing of criminal charges under the Revised Penal Code.

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What is the purpose of these penalties?

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These penalties aim to deter violations of the provisions of RA-7719, ensure compliance with the standards and regulations for blood banks and centers, and protect the public from unsafe blood and blood products.

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What is the separability clause in RA-7719?

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The separability clause in RA-7719 states that if any provision of the Act is declared invalid, the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall remain in force and effect.

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What is the purpose of the separability clause?

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The separability clause ensures that the entire Act is not rendered invalid if one or more of its provisions are found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid. This allows the remaining valid provisions to continue to operate and achieve the objectives of the Act.

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What is the repealing clause in RA-7719?

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The repealing clause in RA-7719 states that the Act supersedes Republic Act No. 1517, entitled “Blood Bank Act.” It also repeals or modifies any provisions of other laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, or other issuances that are inconsistent with RA-7719.

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What is the purpose of the repealing clause?

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The repealing clause ensures that RA-7719 is the prevailing law on the matters it covers. It eliminates any conflicting or outdated provisions in other laws or regulations, thereby providing clarity and consistency in the legal framework governing blood services in the Philippines.

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What is the effectivity clause in RA-7719?

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The effectivity clause in RA-7719 states that the Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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What is the purpose of the effectivity clause?

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The effectivity clause provides a specific date or period after which the Act becomes legally binding and enforceable. This gives the public and relevant stakeholders sufficient time to become aware of the new law and comply with its provisions.

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7719

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An Act Promoting Voluntary Blood Donation, Providing for an adequate supply of Safe Blood , Regulating Blood Banks, and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof

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