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When are AABB standards updated? - Every 2 years True or False: The AABB Standards are mandatory for Blood Banks or Transfusion Services to follow? - False; only if you are seeking AABB accreditation What does it mean when a standard has the following words: *Shall/Must* - The standard is mandatory and failure to comply results in nonconformance What does it mean when a standard has the following words: *Should/May* - The standard is recommended and is not required for accreditation What does it mean when a standard has the following statement: *By a method known to* - Previously published data overrides separate QC What does the pen symbol next to a standard indicate? - Indicates the need for a documented record to be in compliance How many Quality Systems Essential are there in the AABB Standards? - 10 What are the 10 QSEs? - 1. Organization 2. Resources 3. Equipment 4. Supplier and Customer Issues 5. Process Control 6. Documents and Records 7. Deviations, Nonconformances, Adverse Events 8. Assessments9. Process Improvement 10. Facilities and Safety What is the timeline when the 31st edition of the Standards are in effect? - 01 April 2018 - 01 April 2020