SECTION 310:638-1-10. Training and qualifications of collection site personnel

(a)   Collection procedures and training shall clearly emphasize that the collection site person is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the specimen collection and transfer process, carefully ensuring the modesty and privacy of the donor.

(b)   A collection site person shall have successfully completed documented training to carry out this function or shall be a licensed medical professional or technician who acknowledges in writing he or she has been provided instructions for collection as described at OAC 310:638-1-8 , 310:638-1-8.1, or 310:638-1-8.2.

(1)   A non-medical collection site person shall receive appropriate training in collection procedures as described at OAC 310:638-1-8, 310:638-1-8.1, or 310:638-1-8.2 and shall demonstrate proficiency in the application of these collection procedures prior to serving as a collection site person. A medical professional, technologist, or technician licensed or otherwise approved to practice in the jurisdiction in which the collection takes place is not required to receive such training if that person acknowledges in writing the receipt of instructions for collection as described at OAC 310:638-1-8, 310:638-1-8.1, or 310:638-1-8.2.

(2)   Collection site persons shall be provided with detailed, clear instructions on the collection of specimens in compliance with OAC 310:638-1-8, 310:638-1-8.1, or 310:638-1-8.2. Employer representatives and donors subject to testing shall also be provided standard written instructions setting forth their responsibilities.

[Source: Added at 11 Ok Reg 4339, eff 7-14-94 (emergency); Added at 12 Ok Reg 517, eff 12-12-94 (emergency); Added at 12 Ok Reg 3069, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 381, eff 11-1-99 (emergency); Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2045, eff 6-12-00; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1183, eff 4-2-07 (emergency); Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2436, eff 7-11-08]