IC 16-41-12-19: Transfusion records; financial information; proficiency demonstrations; operation reports

Sec. 19. (a) A health care provider that administers blood transfusions shall keep a record of the following:

(1) Blood center that furnished the blood.

(2) Unit number assigned to the blood.

The record must be made available to the state department for inspection.

(b) The state department may require a blood center to submit financial information on allegations of financial impropriety involving the blood supply.

(c) The state department may require the demonstration of proficiency in the performance of the tests offered by the blood center.

(d) The state department may require the owner and director of a blood center to submit reports under oath that contain information and data concerning the technical operation of the blood center.