Lack of proficiency
28(1) Where the results of proficiency testing of a medical laboratory are, in the opinion of the board, unsatisfactory, the board shall notify the licensee in writing of those unsatisfactory results and specify the nature of the problem.
(2) A licensee who has received a notice pursuant to subsection (1) shall:
(a) take all practicable steps to rectify the problem; and
(b) co-operate with the board in rectifying the problem.
(3) A licensee shall, within 14 days after receiving the notice mentioned in subsection (1), provide the boardwith a written statement setting out all the measures that the licensee has employed or intends to employ in the medical laboratory to rectify the problem.
(4) If:
(a) the board is not satisfied that the measures set out in the statement mentioned in subsection (3) will be sufficient to rectify the problem; or
(b) the licensee fails to furnish a statement in accordance with subsection (3);the board may direct the licensee to take any measures that the board considers necessary to rectify the problem.
(5) A licensee shall comply promptly with any direction of the board pursuant to subsection (4).