Section 24 — AKTA MAKMAL PATOLOGI 2007

(a)

appoint a person in charge who shall be responsible in the management and control of the licensed pathology laboratory and the supervision of the staff employed or engaged in different class and speciality of the laboratory;

(b)

inspect the licensed pathology laboratory in such manner and at such frequency as may be prescribed;

(c)

ensure that any healthcare professional employed or engaged in the pathology laboratory is registered under any law regulating their registration;

(d)

ensure that any healthcare professional other than the healthcare professional under paragraph (c) shall possess the qualification and experience as approved by the

Director General;

(e)

ensure that samples received and results issued shall be made through a registered medical practitioner or registered dental practitioner accordingly;

(f)

ensure that medical and dental management of the patients vests in a registered medical practitioner and a registered dental practitioner respectively;

(g)

maintain a policy to comply with any code of professional conduct issued by the relevant body governing the healthcare professional under paragraph (c);

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(h)

establish and maintain the methods to be followed and the minimum standards to be observed in the use, maintenance, storage or disposal of equipment, dangerous substances or other hazardous materials in the licensed pathology laboratory;

(i)

establish and maintain the measures to be taken and the practices to be followed or avoided for the protection and safety of the public, persons employed or engaged in, and the working environment of the licensed pathology laboratory; and

(j)

comply with other duties and responsibilities as may be specified by the Director General.

(2)

A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable—

(a)

in the case of a sole proprietor—

(i)

to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both; and

(ii)

for a continuing offence, to a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction; or

(b)

in the case of a body corporate or partnership—

(i)

to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand ringgit; and

(ii)

for a continuing offence, to a fine not exceeding two thousand ringgit for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction.

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