MRO Contract Closeout Procedures 3

Question 1

An MRO discovers an error in a result reported six months ago while preparing contract closeout records. What must the MRO do?

Accepted Answer

Issue a corrected report and notify the employer before closing

Answer

MROs are obligated to correct reporting errors whenever discovered, regardless of contract status, and must notify the DER of any changed result.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of the Designated Employer Representative (DER) during contract closeout?

Accepted Answer

The DER coordinates record transfer, verifies receipt, and ensures program continuity

Answer

The DER is the employer's point of contact responsible for ensuring records are properly transferred, all tests are accounted for, and the new service provider is operational.

Question 3

How should an MRO handle confidential medical information collected from donors when transitioning records to a new MRO?

Accepted Answer

Use secure encrypted transfer methods and obtain written authorization where required

Answer

Confidential medical information must be transferred using secure, encrypted methods to protect donor privacy consistent with HIPAA and DOT privacy requirements.

Question 4

A random testing pool is managed by a C/TPA under contract closeout. What must happen to the random testing pool before the contract ends?

Accepted Answer

The pool is transferred to the new C/TPA or employer with all current roster information

Answer

The random testing pool must be transferred intact to the new C/TPA or employer to ensure uninterrupted compliance with required annual random testing rates.

Question 5

Under 49 CFR Part 40, what is the MRO's obligation regarding test results for employees in a safety-sensitive role when the employer's drug testing contract is closing?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the successor employer or new MRO receives all relevant verified results

Answer

The MRO must ensure that verified results for safety-sensitive employees are properly transferred to the new service agent or employer to maintain regulatory compliance.

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MRO Contract Closeout Procedures 3