Section 481.51.8. Organ, tissue and eye procurement.  


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  • Each hospital licensed in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 135B shall have in place written policies and protocols for organ, tissue and eye donation. Hospitals shall be familiar with the revised uniform anatomical gift Act, Iowa Code chapter 142C, and shall develop policies and protocols for consent to organ, tissue and eye donation by either the patient or an appropriate person to consent on the patient’s behalf consistent with that Act’s provisions. Hospitals shall ensure that the specific organ, tissue and eye procurement requirements are met, as provided in 42 CFR 482.45 or 42 CFR 485.643.

    This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135B.7.

    [ARC 2472C, IAB 3/30/16, effective 5/4/16]