RA 7719 Flashcards
RA 7719
National Blood Services Act of 1994
National Blood Services Act of 1994
RA 7710
Old RA 7719
RA 1517
Term of RA 7719
Fidel V. Ramos
[2] Aim of RA 7719
- Promote volunteerism
- Classification of Blood Service Facilities
Established guidelines in setting commercial blood banks.
[RA]
RA 1517
Set a price-scheme for blood products.
[RA]
RA 1517
ABO: 35 pesos
DONOR: 5 pesos
[RA]
RA 1517
Phased out commercial blood banks.
[RA]
RA 7719
Blood is FREE.
[RA]
RA 7719
OVERPRICING IS PUNISHABLE
*1-6 months in prison
*fine of 5,000-50,000 pesos
[RA]
RA 7719
Title: “National Blood Services Act of 1994”
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Section 1
In order to promote public health, it is hereby declared the policy of the State:
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Section 2: Declaration of Policy
For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:
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Section 3: Definition
Refers to human blood, processed or unprocessed and includes blood components, its products and derivatives.
[term]
Blood/blood product
A laboratory or institution with the capability to recruit and screen blood donors, collect, process, store, transport and issue blood for transfusion and provide information and/ or education on blood transfusion transmissible diseases;
[term]
Blood back/center
a blood bank that exists for profit;
[term]
Commercial blood bank
A blood bank which is located within the premises of a hospital and which can perform compatibility testing of blood;
[term]
Hospital-based blood bank
An institution or facility duly authorized by the Department of Health to recruit and screen donors and collect blood;
[term]
Blood collection unit
One who donates blood on one’s own volition or initiative and without monetary compensation;
[term]
Voluntary blood donor
Diseases which may be transmitted as a result of blood transfusion, including AIDS, Hepatitis B, Malaria and Syphilis.
[term]
Blood transfusion transmissible diseases
The Secretary of Health or any other person to whom the Secretary delegates the responsibility of carrying out the provisions of this Act; and
[term]
Secretary of Health
An individual included in the list of qualified voluntary blood donors referred to in Section 4, paragraph (e), who is ready to donate blood when needed in his/her community.
[term]
Walking blood donor
In order to ensure adequate supply of human blood, voluntary blood donation shall be promoted through the following:
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Section 4: Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation
Section 4:
[PVBD]
Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation
Section 5:
[NVBSP]
National Voluntary Blood Services Program
All blood banks/ centers shall provide preventive health services such as education and counselling on blood transfusion transmissible diseases.
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Section 6: Upgrading of Services and Facilities
Section 6:
Upgrading of Services and Facilities
All commercial blood banks shall be phased out over a period of two (2) years after the effectivity of this Act, extendable to a maximum period of two (2) years by:
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Section 7: Phase out of Commercial Blood Banks
Section 7:
Phase out of Commercial Blood Banks
Section 8:
Non-profit operation
It shall be 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:
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Section 9: Regulation of Blood Sciences
Years of imprisonment if NO LICENSE
12-20 years
Fine if no NO LICENSE.
50,000 to 500,000 pesos
Years of validation of license.
3 years
Days of renewal of license.
60 days before expiry of license.
[3] Supervision in Section 9: Regulation of Blood Sciences
- Pathologist
- Hematologist
- Physician M.D
Importation of Blood Bank Equipment, Blood Bags and Reagents.
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Section 10
The implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Secretary, within sixty (60) days from the approval hereof.
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Section 11: Rules and Regulations
Section 11:
Rules and Regulation
Section 12:
Penalties
Section 13:
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 13: Separability clause
Section 12:
Repealing clause
Section 13:
Effectivity
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 14: Repealing 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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Section 15: Effectivity
Under the initiative of Apolinario Mabini, the National Association of Red Cross was established in the country on February 17, 1899.
Philippine Red Cross (PRC)
It was named as Filipino Red Cross Society.
[year]
1900
Pres. Manuel L. Quezon initiated the establishment of an independent PRC.
[year]
1934
The first Filipino Red Cross manager.
Dr. Horacio Yanzon
Pres. Manuel Roxas signed R.A. 95 (Philippine Red Cross Charter) and appointed Mrs. Aurora Aragon Quezon as Chairman.
[date]
March 22. 1947
A year where PRC was recognized by the international community.
[date]
1947
PRC was inaugurated in Malacañang Palace.
April 15, 1947
Who signed R.A. 10072 (Philippine Red Cross Act of 2009).
Pres. Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo
Cost of blood types “ A, B and O” is set at 55 pesos/500cc and an additional 5 pesos is charged for the use of the plastic bag.
A.O NO. 242 S. 1975
Physician may be allowed to operate and manage a blood bank provided he/she is registered with the Board of Medical Examiner to practice the medical profession in the Philippines- undergone training in a blood bank from an accredited blood banking institution.
A.O NO. 291. 1976
[3] Sources of funds.
25M: PCSO
25M: PAGCOR
20M: DUTY FREE PHILIPPINES
Approval of RA 1517
June 16, 1956
Approval of RA 7719
May 5, 1994
