Final answer:
The Director is responsible for the implementation of policies and compliance with legal requirements for the Governing Body according to AATB Standards, collaborating with other departments to ensure adherence to these standards.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Director is responsible for implementing policies for the Governing Body, including compliance with all current federal, state, and/or local laws according to AATB Standards. In the context of a tissue bank, the Governing Body is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with legal and regulatory requirements. However, it delegates the day-to-day responsibility of ensuring compliance to the Director.
The Director then works collaboratively with the various departments such as the Quality Assurance (QA) program, the Medical Director, and others within the institution to ensure that these standards are adhered to. If policies are not followed or if a breach occurs, it is also the Director's responsibility to rectify the situation in accordance with the established procedures and guidelines to remain in compliance with AATB standards and other applicable laws.