UNIT 4: RA7119 (National Voluntary Blood Services Act) Flashcards
Philippine Red Cross was previously called Philippine National Red Cross, but was changed for what reason?
Changed when the RA10072 The Philippine Red Cross Act of 2009 was signed
The Philippine Red Cross is an independent and autonomous non-government organization (should not have “national” in its name)
What is PBCC?
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
PBC
Philippine Blood Center
True or False
Before WWII, blood was collected and directly administered to patients.
True
Voluntary Blood Donation began to be promoted after WWII
When did the PRC launch the National Blood Program?
July 17, 1948
Who was the first Blood Donor of the National Blood Program?
Pres. Elpidio Quirino
What was the original objective of the National Blood Program?
To maintain a constant and ready supply of whole blood or plasma at least for emergency cases
RA 1517 is also known as
Blood Bank Law
Some government and private hospitals set up blood banks.
RA 7119 is also known as
National Voluntary Blood Services Act of 1994
What caused the emergence of commercial blood banks?
Inability of the PNRC National Blood Program (NBP) and hospital blood banks to cope with this growing demand
When was RA 1517 Blood Bank Law approved?
In order to assure the safety of the supply of blood from the hospital and commercial blood banks
June 16, 1956
Blood Donor’s Week is held annually on the _____?
2nd week of July
It is “An Act regulating the collection, processing and sale of human blood, and the establishment and operation of blood banks and blood processing laboratories”
RA 1517 (Blood Bank Law)
RA 1517 (Blood Bank Law) was repealed by?
Republic Act No. 7719
Safeguarding and promoting public health and welfare by preventing improper collection, processing and sale of human blood or its product to the public.
When was RA 7719 approved?
May 5, 1994
What A.O. is this?
“Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 7719 otherwise known as the National Services Act of 1994”
Administrative Order No. 9, Series of 1995
What A.O. is this?
“Requirements and Procedure for a License to Operate a Blood Bank/Blood Center in the Philippines”
Administrative Order No. 17-A, Series of 1998
What A.O. is this?
“Rules and Regulations for the Establishment of the Philippine National Blood Services Amending Ao. No.9 S. Of 1995”
Administrative Order No. 2005-0002
What A.O. is this?
Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Blood Service Facilities dated May 2, 2008
Administrative Order No. 2008-0008
What are the purposes of RA 7719?
- To promote voluntary blood donation
- To provide safe, adequate, affordable and equitable blood products
- To inform the public
- To require all blood banks/ centers to operate on a non profit basis
Who initiated the bill for RA 7719?
initiated by Committee on NBSP & filed by Sen. Rene Saguisag
When was the bill for RA 7719 filed?
1989
Through the RA 7719, the commercial blood banks were phased out in _______?
2 - 4 years
True or False
RA 7719 provides Duty-free importation of blood bank equipment, reagents, blood bags, and supplies.
True
What is Section 1 of RA 7719?
Title: National Voluntary Blood Services Act of 1994
What is Section 2 of RA 7719?
Declaration of Policy
What is Section 3 of RA 7719?
Definitions
There are 10 terms defined
What is Section 4 of RA 7719?
Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation
What is Section 5 of RA 7719?
National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP)
What is Section 6 of RA 7719?
Upgrading of Services and Facilities
What is Section 7 of RA 7719?
Phase-out of Commercial Blood Banks
What is Section 8 of RA 7719?
Non-Profit Operation
What is Section 9 of RA 7719?
Regulation of Blood Sciences
What is Section 10 of RA 7719?
Importation of Blood Bank Equipment, Blood Bags and Reagents
What is Section 11 of RA 7719?
Rules and Regulations
What is Section 12 of RA 7719?
Penalties
What is Section 13 of RA 7719?
Separability Clause
What is Section 14 of RA 7719?
Repealing Clause
What is Section 15 of RA 7719?
Effectivity Clause
How many sections are in RA 7719?
15 Sections
Section 2
In order to promote public health, it is hereby declared the policy of the State:
a. to promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry and to instill public consciousness of the principle that blood donation is a __________
humanitarian act
Section 2
In order to promote public health, it is hereby declared the policy of the State:
b. to lay down the legal principle that the provision of blood for transfusion is a _______
is a professional medical service and not a sale of a commodity
Section 2 | True or False
Under section 2 (Declaration of Policy), the third policy states:
to provide for adequate, safe, affordable and equitable distribution of supply of blood and blood products
True
Section 2
In order to promote public health, it is hereby declared the policy of the State:
d. to inform the public of the need for voluntary blood donation to curb the hazards caused by the _________
commercial sale of blood
Section 2 | True or False
Under section 2 (Declaration of Policy), the fifth policy states:
e. to teach the benefits and rationale of voluntary blood donation in the existing health subjects of the formal education system in all public and private schools, in the elementary, high school and college levels as well as the non-formal education system
True
Section 2
In order to promote public health, it is hereby declared the policy of the State:
f. to mobilize all sectors of the community to participate in mechanisms for _______
voluntary and non-profit collection of blood
Section 2
In order to promote public health, it is hereby declared the policy of the State:
g. to mandate the Department of Health to establish and organize a ________ in order to rationalize and improve the provision of adequate and safe supply of blood;
National Blood Transfusion Service Network
Section 2 | True or False
Under section 2 (Declaration of Policy), the eighth policy states:
h. to provide for adequate assistance to institutions promoting voluntary blood donation and providing non- profit blood services, either through a system of reimbursement for costs from patients who can afford to pay, or donations from governmental and non- governmental entities:
True
Section 2
In order to promote public health, it is hereby declared the policy of the State:
i. to require all blood collection units and blood banks/centers to operate on a ________
non-profit basis