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The purpose of the Appropriate Use of Human Anatomical Material Policy is (1) to establish guidelines to account for all human anatomical material from deceased individuals during initial procurement and use through final disposition; (2) to ensure that use of human anatomical material meets [http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=71-4825 Uniform Anatomical Gift Act], [http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/standards.html OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard], and other state and federal regulatory standards for the safe and ethical treatment of human anatomical material; (3) to ensure proper handling of human anatomical material; and (4) to protect individuals handling or transporting human anatomical material/specimens from potential exposure to blood and/or body fluids. The [mailto:sarah.glodencarlson@unmc.edu Compliance Officer] of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) shall be responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with this policy. | The purpose of the Appropriate Use of Human Anatomical Material Policy is (1) to establish guidelines to account for all human anatomical material from deceased individuals during initial procurement and use through final disposition; (2) to ensure that use of human anatomical material meets [http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=71-4825 Uniform Anatomical Gift Act], [http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/standards.html OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard], and other state and federal regulatory standards for the safe and ethical treatment of human anatomical material; (3) to ensure proper handling of human anatomical material; and (4) to protect individuals handling or transporting human anatomical material/specimens from potential exposure to blood and/or body fluids. The [mailto:sarah.glodencarlson@unmc.edu Compliance Officer] of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) shall be responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with this policy. | ||
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The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act regulates the donation of dead bodies or parts of bodies for transplantation, education and research. There are three types of anatomical gifts: tissue donation including blood, organ donation and whole body donation. The Nebraska State Anatomical Board, located at UNMC, is responsible for the Body Donation Program for the State of Nebraska. UNMC shall follow guidelines set by the Nebraska State Anatomical Board for the use of human anatomical material.<br /> | The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act regulates the donation of dead bodies or parts of bodies for transplantation, education and research. There are three types of anatomical gifts: tissue donation including blood, organ donation and whole body donation. The Nebraska State Anatomical Board, located at UNMC, is responsible for the Body Donation Program for the State of Nebraska. UNMC shall follow guidelines set by the Nebraska State Anatomical Board for the use of human anatomical material. | ||
iEXCEL will obtain human anatomical material, for training sessions (not involving University of Nebraska Medical Center students) through vendors approved by the iEXCEL Human Anatomical Tissue Review Committee and that have signed the iEXCEL Tissue Procurement Standards of Practice Agreement.<br /> | |||
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (BBP) specifies precautions that shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Precautions include use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and implementing engineering and work practice controls. Staff shall follow BBP standards when handling human anatomical material. | The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (BBP) specifies precautions that shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Precautions include use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and implementing engineering and work practice controls. Staff shall follow BBP standards when handling human anatomical material. | ||