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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The Board shall:
(1) Review self-disclosures, complaints, or allegations of professional negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors that occurred in the provision of forensic science services or public health laboratory services at the Laboratory pursuant to § 5-1501.12a;
(2) Periodically review the program standards and protocols related to Laboratory operations;
(3) At least once every 3 years, conduct a review of relevant scientific literature to determine whether modification of any of the manuals and procedures referenced in § 5-1501.04(b) is desirable;
(4) Repealed.
(4A) Review biannually and make recommendations on all competency and proficiency procedures, including position descriptions, applicable to analysts providing forensic science services;
(4B) Seek an independent audit or review of the Laboratory's operations every 3 years and publish the findings on the Laboratory's website; and
(5) Advise the Director or the Mayor and Council, when it considers appropriate, on matters relating to the Laboratory, forensic sciences services, or public health laboratory services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 5-1501.12. Functions of the Board. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-5-1501-12/
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