AB 2009: Blood banks and plasma centers.

The bill aims to improve the regulation of blood banks and plasma centers in California. It would allow licensed facilities to designate a replacement person in charge of biologics production within 45 days of a change, rather than automatically revoking the license. Facilities would also be required to notify the state within 24 hours of a donor disassociation. Additionally, the bill would exempt certain source plasma donation centers from clinical laboratory licensure requirements and allow licensed health care professionals to perform certain health services duties. The bill also updates the requirements for total protein tests, which would need to be performed under the supervision of a supervising physician or licensed clinical laboratory director with sufficient proficiency and knowledge. Furthermore, the bill would specify the types of identification required for donors, allowing…