What administrative action is required in the eighth step?

• A. Observation of swab/UA testing and temperature
• B. Disposal of specimen and confirmation per policy
• C. OIMS entry within 3 business days, both initial entry and results for confirmation testing
• D. Demonstrate professional and confidentiality

Answer: (C)

Administrative documentation and timely reporting are essential to maintain accountability and an auditable trail in the testing process. The required action in this step is to enter information into OIMS within three business days, including both the initial entry and the results used for confirmation testing. This ensures the specimen’s lifecycle—from collection through processing to final results—is traceable and available for review by supervisors and policy officials, supporting timely decisions and compliance with reporting timelines.

Observation of swab/UA testing and temperature is a data-collection activity during collection, not the administrative entry. Disposal of the specimen and confirmation per policy pertains to handling and policy compliance, not the specific record-keeping step. Demonstrating professional behavior and confidentiality is important throughout but is a broader behavioral standard rather than the administrative action described here.