Know your basics
What does DIS stand for?
Donor Information System
What are the three ways in which a donor profile can be created in the Donor Entry Module?
Import from DEP, enter SSN or generate IDN
Can a donor donate plasma without having a profile picture on DIS?
No
When is the PDN generated?
After submitting basic demographic details in Donor Entry
Which staff member is responsible for screening a donor?
Medical Historian
What does DEP stand for?
Donor Engagement Portal
Which SOP guides the staff on how to review donor eDQ?
Eligibility Matrix
When is the PBN generated?
After IS/GA submission in Screening
What is CDCS?
Cross Donation Check System. To determine the donation frequency is within the allowed limit
Which staff member is responsible for conducting the eDQ review?
MSS & MH
How many BioLife centers are currently operational in the US?
240+ (244)
What are the different categories of deferrals that exist in DIS?
Temporary, Permanent and Indefinite deferrals
What is NDDR and what is its significance?
National Donor Deferral Registry. Its a system used to check new and lapsed donor against a national list of permanently deferred donors.
What is athletic pulse and what is its significance?
Athletes have a lower resting pulse, hence the allowed range for pulse measurement is wider and approved as athletic pulse
What is the role of a QA at a center?
To review the QA checklist everyday and other QA reports to identify exceptions and incidents and take action accordingly
What is the Northstar metric for the plasma business?
CPL (Cost per litre plasma)
Which modules are used to add or update medication details?
eDQ Review and Medical Module
Under which circumstances is a physical examination conducted for a donor?
For a new donor, donor who has not donated in 6 months and donor not had a physical in a year
What is the process for measuring the weight of a donor who wears a prosthetic?
Prosthetic has to be removed and measured separately or a letter from HCP has to be provided
Where are donor needs approved and who approves them?
MSS approved them in Medical Module
What type of changes can typically trigger a 510K submission?
Change in "Intended Use"
What is the “Enforced Appointments” feature and where in the application can it be found?
Its a toggle that determines whether donor's appointment should be checked during check-in. Manager's Console
What is PE Re-entry in the Questionnaire?
Re-enter eDQ after completing it to answer additional PE questions. Can be done if abbreviated eDQ is submitted, auto-approved and a physical deferral is added to the donor
How are donors who do not understand English or Spanish processed at the center?
Using a software called cyracom
What's are all the tasks performed by phlebotomist during phlebotomy?
Confirm donor identity
Examine the equipment & soft goods
Verify donor needs
Prepare for venipuncture
Collect whole blood sample
Document all the details in Phlebotomy module
Monitor the donor for any adverse effects.