Rules of the Road
Responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
What is the FDA?
Established in 1947, this association changed it's name in 2021 to more accurately represent it's diverse member and partner community by advancing donor and patient care.
Found on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus, this center has over 30 investigators studying hemophilia, sickle cell disease, blood clotting, and all aspects of blood health
What is the VBRI?
This computerized system is used in blood banking and transfusion services to manage donor, product, testing, inventory, and distribution records while helping ensure compliance, traceability, and patient safety.
What is BECS?
This term is often used in sports debates when discussing legendary athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, or Serena Williams.
What is GOAT?
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that transformed the nation’s health care system
What is CMS?
Recognized as a gold standard in lab quality, this accrediting body also provides education, clinical guidelines, and proficiency testing for tens of thousands of labs focused on the study of disease.
What is CAP?
The goal of this service line is to amplify and accelerate innovation for patients waiting for a cure. We empower therapeutic developers, researchers, device manufacturers, and IVD developers to realize their vision for medical innovation.
What is VCTS?
Since their founding in 1987, this global nonprofit leader in cell therapy helps save the lives of patients with blood cancers and disorders.
What is NMDP?
This phrase often appears before a short summary of a lengthy email, article, or social media post.
What is TL:DR?
This compilation of federal agency regulations is divided into 50 titles and serves as the official source for current U.S. regulatory requirements.
What is CFR?
Founded in 1995, this organization is the voluntary inspection and accreditation arm of two professional societies with a shared vision to translate cell and gene therapies into safe and effective therapies to improve patients’ lives worldwide while promoting research, education, and clinical practice.
What is FACT?
Provides accessible, personalized care for patients with bleeding and clotting disorders by board-certified hematologists dedicated exclusively to conditions like hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, platelet function disorders, and thrombophilia.
What is CCBD?
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, this nonprofit that builds on its experience and expertise to strengthen organ donation and transplantation systems.
What is UNOS?
When tracking a package, flight, or project milestone, you may be asked for this expected timeframe.
What is ETA?
These 1988 federal amendments established quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results.
What is CLIA?
A global community of clinicians, researchers, and laboratory specialists dedicated to transforming patient care through breakthroughs in immunogenetics and transplantation science.
What is ASHI?
This acronym represents Versiti's commitment to empowering team members to advocate for patients, donors, and colleagues while ensuring accuracy, sustainability, safety, continuous improvement, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
What is FEAT?
If your manager asks for a report by 5:00 PM today, they might say they need it by this.
What is EOD?
This abbreviation is commonly used on schedules, plans, and meeting notes when a date or decision has not yet been finalized.
What is TBD?
A strict European Union law on data privacy and security that went into effect on May 25, 2018
What is GDPR?
The Association was founded in 1976 by a group of doctors and scientists who are dedicated to improving and saving lives by promoting the safety, quality, and availability of donated human tissue.
What is AATB?
This philosophy emphasizes treating every donor, customer, partner, and team member with kindness and respect, recognizing that each person has unique needs. It supports donor retention, employee engagement, and Versiti's mission to expand the frontiers of patient health through science, medicine, and service
What is VWOS?
Its mission, to protect and promote health and well-being for all, building on a foundation of health equity, extends beyond the Big Apple and provides accreditation for Clinical Labs
What is NYSDOH?
This expression describes the moment when someone experiences the predictable consequences of their own actions after ignoring warnings or making a poor decision.
What is FAFO?