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#:iii. Whole cadavers and/or larger human anatomical material (limbs) shall be placed in a primary container which is tightly closed and prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport or shipping (i.e., large plastic drum with a seal or screw-top lid or a plastic cadaver bag 7 mil. or thicker). Note that if a plastic cadaver bag is used, these bags are considered to be single-use devices. The primary container shall then be placed in a secondary container which shall prevent leakage (i.e. disaster bag, an air tray with a locking or secured lid). The secondary container shall also contain absorbent material (i.e., cellulose packing, thick paper towel or cotton wool) which shall be placed around the top, bottom and sides of the primary container. If an air tray is used for transport, it may be reused so long as no fluids from the cadaver/anatomical material leak onto the box or the box is otherwise damaged. The secondary container shall have a biohazard label affixed to the container in a prominent place. Specimens shall be transported immediately. | #:iii. Whole cadavers and/or larger human anatomical material (limbs) shall be placed in a primary container which is tightly closed and prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport or shipping (i.e., large plastic drum with a seal or screw-top lid or a plastic cadaver bag 7 mil. or thicker). Note that if a plastic cadaver bag is used, these bags are considered to be single-use devices. The primary container shall then be placed in a secondary container which shall prevent leakage (i.e. disaster bag, an air tray with a locking or secured lid). The secondary container shall also contain absorbent material (i.e., cellulose packing, thick paper towel or cotton wool) which shall be placed around the top, bottom and sides of the primary container. If an air tray is used for transport, it may be reused so long as no fluids from the cadaver/anatomical material leak onto the box or the box is otherwise damaged. The secondary container shall have a biohazard label affixed to the container in a prominent place. Specimens shall be transported immediately. | ||
#:iv. Transportation Documentation<br /> | #:iv. Transportation Documentation<br /> | ||
#:a. Whole bodies. The delivery person shall hand-carry the [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form] with the donor numbers listed. Upon delivery, the donor numbers shall be checked against the actual donor identification. Any discrepancies shall be reported immediately to the Nebraska State Anatomical Board. | #::a. Whole bodies. The delivery person shall hand-carry the [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form] with the donor numbers listed. Upon delivery, the donor numbers shall be checked against the actual donor identification. Any discrepancies shall be reported immediately to the Nebraska State Anatomical Board. | ||
#:b.Human Anatomical Material Specimens. The [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form] and an itemized list of package contents shall be placed in a watertight receptacle (i.e. a zippable plastic bag or plastic container). These documents shall be placed in the secondary container. Documentation for transportation of human anatomical material should not be separated from the specimen during the transport process. | #::b.Human Anatomical Material Specimens. The [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form] and an itemized list of package contents shall be placed in a watertight receptacle (i.e. a zippable plastic bag or plastic container). These documents shall be placed in the secondary container. Documentation for transportation of human anatomical material should not be separated from the specimen during the transport process. | ||
#:v. Use of Human Anatomical Material | #:v. Use of Human Anatomical Material | ||
#:a. Research and educational activities using human bodies or human body parts may only be conducted in facilities with appropriate environmental safeguards. Use of fixed tissue requires proper ventilation. | #::a. Research and educational activities using human bodies or human body parts may only be conducted in facilities with appropriate environmental safeguards. Use of fixed tissue requires proper ventilation. | ||
#:b. Staff shall follow the UNMC bloodborne pathogen standards when handling human anatomical material and shall maintain a clean and sanitary work environment. All personnel coming in contact with or being exposed to the anatomical material must be listed on the [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form]. The anatomical material may not be distributed to or handled by anyone who is not listed on the form. | #::b. Staff shall follow the UNMC bloodborne pathogen standards when handling human anatomical material and shall maintain a clean and sanitary work environment. All personnel coming in contact with or being exposed to the anatomical material must be listed on the [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form]. The anatomical material may not be distributed to or handled by anyone who is not listed on the form. | ||
#:c.Human anatomical material shall be secured within research facilities when staff are not present. Material shall be stored in the primary leak-proof container when not in use. | #::c.Human anatomical material shall be secured within research facilities when staff are not present. Material shall be stored in the primary leak-proof container when not in use. | ||
#:vi. Disposition of Human Anatomical Material | #:vi. Disposition of Human Anatomical Material | ||
#:a. All human anatomical material shall be returned to the State Anatomical Board after use. An accounting of returned material will be conducted. Any irregularities will be reported to the respective department chair and the Compliance Officer. | #::a. All human anatomical material shall be returned to the State Anatomical Board after use. An accounting of returned material will be conducted. Any irregularities will be reported to the respective department chair and the Compliance Officer. | ||
#:b. Body parts may not be distributed to anyone who is not listed on the [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form]. | #::b. Body parts may not be distributed to anyone who is not listed on the [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material form]. | ||
#:vii. Program Inspection/Reporting Violations | #:vii. Program Inspection/Reporting Violations | ||
#:a. Research laboratories using human anatomical material are subject to no-notice inspection by Safety, Infection Control, Compliance, and Nebraska State Anatomical Board representatives to verify compliance with this policy. | #::a. Research laboratories using human anatomical material are subject to no-notice inspection by Safety, Infection Control, Compliance, and Nebraska State Anatomical Board representatives to verify compliance with this policy. | ||
#:b. Policy violations will be reported to the respective department chair, the Compliance Officer, and to the Nebraska State Anatomical Board. Corrective action plans will be developed to address policy violations. | #::b. Policy violations will be reported to the respective department chair, the Compliance Officer, and to the Nebraska State Anatomical Board. Corrective action plans will be developed to address policy violations. | ||
#:c. Anyone who knows of or suspects that a violation of this policy has occurred shall notify the Compliance Officer at 559-6767 or the Compliance Hotline at 1-866-568-5430 so that an investigation can be conducted and corrective action taken as appropriate.<br /> | #::c. Anyone who knows of or suspects that a violation of this policy has occurred shall notify the Compliance Officer at 559-6767 or the Compliance Hotline at 1-866-568-5430 so that an investigation can be conducted and corrective action taken as appropriate.<br /> | ||
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[http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material] / [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/DepartmentalInventory.pdf Departmental Inventory for Human Bodies and Body Parts] | [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/requestforhumananatomicalmaterial.pdf Request for Human Anatomical Material] / [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/DepartmentalInventory.pdf Departmental Inventory for Human Bodies and Body Parts] | ||