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The AABB operates a voluntary accreditation system. This Inspection and Accreditation (I&A) program, initiated in 1958, involves a biannual inspection by AABB volunteers. The major intent of the I&A program is to increase the safety in obtaining and transfusing human blood and components. The program is also designed to assist directors of blood banks and transfusion services to determine that knowledge, equipment, and the physical plant meet established requirements; to detect deficiencies in practice; and to provide consultation for their correction. The I&A program can be used to eliminate duplicate inspections by state governments. Many states accept AABB inspection of blood banks and transfusion services to satisfy their licensing requirements. The US Armed Services and Humana, Inc., also maintain an equivalency program with the AABB. The AABB has established a coordinated inspection program with the CAP in which the CAP and AABB inspections are usually done simultaneously.