Documentation & Record Keeping Flashcards
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Under DOT rules, what is the maximum time allowed between a collection and the specimen's shipment to the laboratory?
Answer: Within the same business day or as soon as possible
DOT regulations require that specimens be shipped to the laboratory as soon as possible, generally on the same business day they are collected.
What information must a collector log in the collection site's logbook or electronic system for each collection?
Answer: Date, time, donor ID used, and specimen ID number at minimum
At minimum, the collection site log must record the date, time, type of ID presented, and specimen ID number for each collection performed.
A donor requests a copy of their drug test result. Who is the correct entity to provide this?
Answer: The Medical Review Officer (MRO)
The MRO is the authorized individual to release verified test results to the donor upon request.
When a collector documents a 'shy bladder' situation, what must be recorded?
Answer: The time collection began, attempts made, and referral to a physician for evaluation
Shy bladder documentation must include collection start time, attempts made, fluids consumed, and the referral of the donor to a physician for evaluation.
Which of the following is considered a 'fatal flaw' on the CCF that cannot be corrected?
Answer: No specimen ID number on the specimen bottle
The absence of a specimen ID number on the specimen bottle is a fatal flaw that requires the MRO to cancel the test.
In a non-DOT workplace drug test, how do recordkeeping requirements generally compare to DOT requirements?
Answer: Non-DOT tests are governed by employer policy and state law, which may differ from DOT
Non-DOT drug testing recordkeeping is dictated by employer policy and applicable state law, which can differ significantly from federal DOT requirements.
What action is required when a collector discovers a discrepancy between the specimen ID on the label and the ID recorded on the CCF after the donor has left?
Answer: Contact the MRO immediately and document the discrepancy in writing
Any discovered discrepancy after the donor leaves must be reported to the MRO immediately, and the collector must provide written documentation of the discrepancy.