(B) Blood donor screening and venipuncture procedures shall be performed only by suitably qualified individuals who have received appropriate training. The blood bank shall maintain records documentingthe training of such qualified individuals. Ongoing continuing education and retrainingshall be provided if applicable or as needed. Trainingmustbe provided by experienced health professionals with experience in clinical detection, measurement and analysis appropriate to the donor screener's responsibilities. The training programs must include at a minimum:

1. (1) a thorough training on content and application of pertinent screening protocols;
2. (2) a thorough training on venipuncture blood collection and processing procedures;
3. (3) a thorough training on worker and patient safety including emergency procedures required to aid a distressed donor;
4. (4) a means for testing employee technique and proficiency in performing assigned duties and responsibilities. Such assessments shallbe made by the blood bank director (or his/her designee) on an annual basis and shall make personal inspections of the donor centers to insure suitable handling of donors and to instruct employees.