§247d–12. Coordination and collaboration regarding blood supply
The Secretary of Health and Human Services, or the Secretary's designee, shall-
(1) ensure coordination and collaboration between relevant Federal departments and agencies related to the safety and availability of the blood supply, including-
(A) the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Health Resources and Services Administration;
(B) the Department of Defense; and
(C) the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(2) consult and communicate with private stakeholders, including blood collection establishments, health care providers, accreditation organizations, researchers, and patients, regarding issues related to the safety and availability of the blood supply.
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Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act, also known as the PREVENT Pandemics Act, and also as part of the Health Extenders, Improving Access to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, and Strengthening Public Health Act of 2022, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Streamlining Blood Donor Input