Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 30. MIEMSS |
Subtitle 08. DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS |
Chapter 30.08.06. Adult and Pediatric Burn Center Standards |
Sec. 30.08.06.16. Allograft Service
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A burn center shall:
A. Maintain a written policy stating:
(1) That allograft tissues are to be obtained only from those tissues banks that adhere to the standards of the American Association of Tissue Banks, if applicable; and
(2) Compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations published in 21 CFR Part 1270 Human Tissue Intended for Transplantation;
B. Develop and implement policies and procedures related to obtaining, storing, and handling of homograft and heterograft skin, if the use of biological membranes is a component of care provided by the burn center in compliance with the Joint Commission standards; and
C. Ensure that the operative notes and record support the documentation of all allograft transplants.