title: Recommendations for development of an emergency plan for in vitro fertilization programs: a committee opinion.
abstract: All in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs and clinics should have a plan to protect fresh and cryopreserved human tissue (embryos, oocytes, sperm) and to provide for continuation of patient care in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. This document was reviewed and affirmed by the Practice Committee in 2011.
mesh_terms: D026683:Advisory Committees / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D015925:Cryopreservation / Q000379:methods; D004190:Disasters; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D006287:Health Planning Guidelines; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009865:Oocytes; D012662:Semen Preservation / Q000379:methods