Responsibility

4. Responsibility

4.1 Doping Control Officer (DCO) (One lead/senior DCO shall take responsibility for sample collection services. A DCO may also perform the duties of a Blood Collection Officer, only if qualified to do so).

• Organize and brief Sample Collection Personnel.

• Ensure that Chaperones are trained in carrying out relevant activities.

• Liaise with sport representatives, if relevant.

• Organize equipment, including all relevant documentation.

• Assess and organize the facilities.

• Arrange or perform notification and escorting of Athletes.

• Ensure that the Athlete’s rights and responsibilities are explained.

• Explain, or arrange explanation of, the process for Blood Sample collection to Athletes and Athlete Representatives, as necessary.

• Collect and/or oversee the collection of the sample.

• Oversee the post-collection process.

• Co-ordinate collection of accompanying urine sample, if required.

• Complete, or arrange completion of, and verify the relevant documentation.

• Verify the chain of custody.

• Organize courier services, if necessary, or on-site screening of blood.

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