OAR 333-018-0013: Electronic Laboratory Reporting

(1) A licensed laboratory that, pursuant to ORS 433.004 and OAR chapter 333, division 18, sends an average of greater than 30 records per month to the local public health administrator shall electronically send all reportable disease data to the Authority in accordance with the standards set forth in the Authority’s Manual for Mandatory Electronic Laboratory Reporting, dated February 2009, and incorporated by reference. (2) Prior to reporting data electronically, a licensed laboratory shall seek and obtain approval from the Authority for its electronic reporting, in accordance with the Authority’s Manual for Mandatory Electronic Laboratory Reporting. (3) A licensed laboratory that fails to seek approval from the Authority for electronic reporting or fails to obtain approval within one year from seeking approval from the Authority may be subject to civil penalties in accordance OAR 333-026-0030. (4) A licensed laboratory that is required to report data electronically shall have a state-approved continuity of operations plan for reporting continuity in the event of emergency situations disrupting electronic communications. At least two alternative methodologies should be incorporated, such as facsimile, mail, or courier service. (5) A licensed laboratory required to report data electronically shall participate fully in Oregon’s Data Quality Control program, as specified in the Authority’s Manual for Mandatory Electronic Laboratory Reporting. (6) Electronic reports shall meet the reporting timelines in OAR chapter 333, division 18.