Fifth Edition Summary of Changes #

FACT has compilied a summary of changes for the Fifth Edition of Cellular Therapy Standards that will be published March 1, 2012.

The Winter 2012 Newsletter is Now Available #

The new FACT newsletter is now available on the FACT Newsletter page. To sign up to receive the FACT Newsletter by email, please make sure you have a FACTWeb profile, and then subscribe to the FACT Newsletter.

FACT Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter Accreditations #

During the fourth quarter of 2011, twenty-five blood and marrow transplant programs earned accreditation renewal. For additional details, click the link below for the full list.

 2011 Fourth Quarter Accreditations 

The Fall 2011 Newsletter is now available. #

The new FACT newsletter is now available on the FACT Newsletter page. To sign up to receive the FACT Newsletter by email, please make sure you have a FACTWeb profile, and then subscribe to the FACT Newsletter.

FACT Educational Outreach in Latin America #

FACT has expanded its educational training efforts to reach the cellular therapy transplant community in Latin America. The purpose of these workshops and presentations are to provide participants with the history of FACT and the importance of accreditation in Latin America, an overview of the standards development process, preparation for accreditation, an overview of the cellular therapy standards and quality management requirements, and a discussion of the challenges of accreditation.

View a list of educational offerings in Latin America. 

FACT and JACIE announce interim cellular therapy standard. #

FACT and JACIE announce the publication of an interim standard to the fourth edition of the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing, and Administration. Standard B3.1.1 now requires that Program Directors have at least achieved specialist certification, and does not require that board certification be renewed or kept current. The use of the term "achieve" is believed to be compatible with international requirements, and programs are reminded that they must still comply with any applicable laws and regulations requiring recertification. The interim standard will be effective on May 1, 2011. The following documents have been updated on the FACT website:

FACT-JACIE Cellular Therapy Standards
FACT-JACIE Cellular Therapy Accreditation Manual 
FACT Inspection Checklist
FACT Document Checklist