CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank - Quality Assurance

Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy
CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (“FACT”), which is considered by transplanters to be one of the most prestigious accreditations that can be achieved.

The major objective of FACT is to promote high quality patient care and laboratory performance in the belief that a valid accreditation must assess both clinical and laboratory aspects. FACT partners with NetCord to develop international standards for cord blood collection, processing, testing, banking, selection and release. These standards were developed by international teams of experts in the field of cellular therapy and cord blood banking. The standards contain the minimum guidelines for facilities and individuals performing cellular therapy product transplantation, cord blood banking, or providing support services for such activities. Accreditation is awarded after successful documentation of compliance with the current standards. Compliance is determined by evaluation of written documents provided by the facility and by on-site inspection. On-site inspections are carried out by a team of inspectors who are qualified by training and experience, and have attended inspector training. The inspection process is quality-oriented and follows the FDA’s rules for current Good Tissue Practice.

For more information: http://www.factwebsite.org

National Marrow Donor Program
CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank is an accredited member of the National Marrow Donor Program’s (“NMDP”) Network of cord blood banks.

NMDP is dedicated to creating an opportunity for all patients to receive the bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant they need, when they need it. NMDP is committed to partnering with cord blood banks around the world to build a strong network and inventory of high-quality cord blood units available to any patient who needs a transplant. NMDP manages the largest and most racially and ethnically diverse registry of its kind in the world. NMDP was selected by the U.S. government to operate the nation’s Cord Blood Coordinating Center as mandated in the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005. NMDP has established cord blood bank participation criteria to address qualification of banks for participation in the NMDP Network. NMDP has also established standards, policies, procedures, and participation agreements that may impose additional requirements for banks. These include specific requirements that must be met by the partnering facility, its personnel, and its policies and procedures. NMDP standards are designed to ensure that donors and patients receive high quality care and that government standards are met.

For more information: http://www.marrow.org

Better Business Bureau
CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau (“BBB”).

BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB ensures that high standards for trust are set and maintained. Businesses meeting BBB standards are presented to local Boards of Directors (or designees) for review and acceptance as a BBB Accredited Business. All BBB accredited businesses have agreed to live up to BBB Standards for Trust. The Standards for Trust are a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices focused on how businesses should treat the public – fairly and honestly in all circumstances. If a business has been accredited by BBB, it means BBB has determined that the business meets the BBB Code of Business Practices. The BBB Code of Business Practices represents sound advertising, selling and customer service practices that enhance customer trust and confidence in business.

For more information: https://www.bbb.org/online/consumer/cks.aspx?id=1090123122229