[Histonet] FW: Release of blocks to research facilities

[WILLIAM DESALVO]

There are other issues, besides CAP, that you should consider when releasing blocks.
1. A block is a medical record. Has the patient consented to release for research?
2. If the block is released prior to 14 days discharge and there are any charges, the charge must be sent to your hospital. Post 14 days the charges are sent to insurance and patient.
3. Will the research lead to a commercial product? Again, written patient consent.
4. You may be able to charge the research facility for sending the block. Administrative costs.
5. Communicate with patient is a must.
6. Get written consent and have the receiving facility verify they will handle properly, retain or return the block d you will get copies of data for patient file.

Make sure you reduce your risk.

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> On Mar 17, 2015, at 5:38 AM, Abbott, Tanya <TanyaAbbott <@t> catholichealth.net> wrote:
> 
> I did call the CAP and they stated first of all, that it is a very confusing checklist component! But I was told that the research facility is taking on the ownership of the block, and we need to ensure that whoever we are sending our blocks to are following the proper retention protocols.
> 
> From: Abbott, Tanya
> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 3:33 PM
> To: 'histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
> Subject: Release of blocks to research facilities
> 
> CAP checklist ANP.12500 refers to "Record Retention". I am looking specifically at NOTE 2: "Regarding extra-institutional release of blocks for research purposes."
> I am wondering how everyone handles this, especially if you have only 1 block on newly diagnosed patient and the Doctor wants it sent out for research.
> Thanks in advance for your help! Tanya
> 
> Tanya G. Abbott
> Manager Technologist
> Histology/Cytology
> St Joseph Medical Center
> (phone) 610-378-2635
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