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III. RESPONSIBIL TIES: <br />A. KCPHD will be responsible for the following activities: <br />1. Initiating the use of laboratory services. <br />2. Choosing the appropriate laboratory site to utilize for testing. <br />3. Coordinating with the laboratory regarding supplies, shipping, and results. <br />4.KCPHD staff may collect the samples or coordinate with the public or agencies in the <br />collection of samples. <br />5.KCPHD staff who collect samples will follow the appropriate collection method as <br />listed by Washington State Department of Health or the Environmental Protection <br />Agency, or other appropriate agency. <br />6. Receive testing samples including, but not limited to, samples involving stool, blood, <br />sputum, nasal swabs, water, or wastewater. <br />7. Communicate with the appropriate laboratory regarding supplies, shipping, and testing <br />results. <br />8. Act as courier for shipping and handling of specimens. <br />9. Ensuring staff are trained in Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 materials and <br />trained staff is available to send emergency biologics 2417. <br />IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: <br />A. KCPHD will coordinate with local labs such as KVH or other clinics within Kittitas County <br />for laboratory collection of samples and specimens. <br />B. The local Health Officer, Community Health Supervisor, Environmental Health Supervisor, <br />and/or Public Health Administrator will authorize the use of laboratory services for KCPHD <br />submitted specimens or samples. <br />C. The above staff will initiate request for testing and the appropriate laboratory site. <br />D. In suspected bioterrorism situations, a law enforcement agency may transport the specimen <br />directly to the laboratory site. <br />E. Staff will utilize emergency contact number list for laboratory 2417 coverage, which is located <br />in the Emergency Communication Plan annex. Should contact be unavailable via phone or <br />email, staff will utilize alternate means of communication including SAT Phone or partner <br />agencies for assistance such as Kittitas County Sheriff s Office or ARES/RACES HAM radio <br />operators. <br />34