§ 300cc-19. National blood resource education program
After consultation with the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, the Secretary shall establish a program of research and education regarding blood donations and transfusions to maintain and improve the safety of the blood supply. Education programs shall be directed at health professionals, patients, and the community to—
(1)
in the case of the public and patients undergoing treatment—
(2)
in the case of health professionals—
(A)
improve knowledge, attitudes, and skills of health professionals in the appropriate use of blood and blood components;
(3)
in the case of the community, increase coordination, communication, and collaboration among community, professional, industry, and government organizations regarding blood donation and transfusion issues.