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Joint Commission and AABB Tissue Standards Compliance Evaluation for Hospitals

Ø Independent audit of client’s current written policies and procedures to determine the extent of current compliance with Joint Commission standards

Ø On-site inspection and audit to evaluate client’s “real world” adherence to written procedures

Ø Comprehensive plan to address deficiencies to include SOPs with version control (including adverse reaction procedures), assistance with implementation of SOPs, training and education, and technology component(s)

Ø Post-implementation audit to ensure compliance

TRACS 4 Life™

Ø Automates tracking and tracing mandates of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations tissue standards and is HIPAA Compliant

Ø Manages entire tissue program from ordering tissue products through final disposition of tissue, including adverse reaction and recall reporting procedures

Ø Web based application application features include: documentation of vendor qualification, staff training requirements, inventory management, barcode generation and scanning ability, tracing of product handling, monitoring of tissue storage conditions, and tracking of recipient information and has broad reporting capabilities that can be customized

Ø Full implementation, maintenance and technical support from in-house IT design and development team

Ø User friendly, Microsoft platform

Ø Significantly reduces cost overruns and waste due to expired tissue, lack of consignment inventory management and duplicate orders

Ø Customizations available for specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of each hospital

FDA Good Tissue Practices Compliance Evaluation

Ø Address deficiencies in procedures to include implementation, training and education for tissue procurement agencies

Ø Examine procedures in organ procurement organizations who also recover tissue

Ø Post implementation audit to assure compliance

Best Business Practices for Tissue Banks

Ø Comprehensive analysis of current business practices to determine operational efficiencies, as well as to review margin enhancements

Allograft Tissue Consultation

Ø Objective, independent safety and efficacy evaluation of current allograft products, including bone, tendons, putty, paste, synthetic grafts, etc.

Ø Presentations to and consultations with physicians to gain acceptance and compliance with outcome

Ø Product utilization review and standardization evaluation to examine cost savings opportunities

Ø Product recall protocols, including patient and physician concerns

Ø Expertise in preparation for legal proceedings involving tissue industry standards

Lectures and Workshops

Ø Available for larger groups

Ø Potential topics to include: types of allograft tissue products, risks and benefits of tissue transplantation, Joint Commission standards for tissue, FDA Good Tissue Practices, and identification of adverse outcomes and reporting requirements

Ø Presentations can be customized to suit the needs of the audience