Sec. 11.2. (a) Each hospital licensed under this Act shall allow a recipient of blood to designate a donor of his choice for the purpose of receiving red blood cells, unde.
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Sec. 11.2.
(a)Each hospital licensed under this Act shall allow a recipient of blood to designate a donor of his choice for the purpose of receiving red blood cells, under the following conditions:
(1)The recipient, or someone on his behalf, has solicited the donors;
(2)The designated donor consents to such donation;
(3)The designated donor's blood may be obtained in sufficient time to meet the health care needs of the recipient;
(4)The designated donor is qualified to donate blood under the criteria for donor selection promulgated by the Department of Public Health under the Blood Labeling Act; and
(5)The blood of the donor is acceptable for the patient's medical needs.
(b)Blood donated for such designated use shall be reserved for the designated recipient; however, if it has not been used within 7 days from the day of donation, it may be used for any other medically appropriate purpose.
(c)This Section shall not limit other procedures hospitals may establish to enable directed donations.