Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Practice Test

The final record of a Quality Assurance (QA) investigation typically aims to maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy regulations such as HIPAA. Including sensitive information like a hospital record number could potentially compromise patient confidentiality. Therefore, this piece of data is generally omitted from the final record to uphold privacy standards while still documenting the investigation process. Conversely, the name of the tissue, the unique tissue identifier number, and any reply to the complainant are all essential components of a QA investigation record. The name of the tissue and its unique identifier are necessary for tracing and identifying the specific materials involved in the complaint, ensuring proper tracking within the QA system. Similarly, including any reply to the complainant is important for demonstrating that the complaint was addressed and the resolution communicated, which is a crucial aspect of effective QA processes.