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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D6127 TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1451(b)(9) The technical supervisor is responsible for evaluating and documenting the performance of individuals responsible for high complexity testing at least semiannually during the first year the individual tests patient specimens. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview with laboratory personnel, the technical supervisor did not document a semiannual competency evaluation for the one histotechnologist hired since the last survey. Findings include: Review of personnel records at 10:15 a.m. on 03/29/18 revealed that one histotechnologist that started working April 4, 2016 had documented competency assessments 01/10/17 and 01/09 /18. In an email to the lead histotechnologist at 11:32 a.m. on 03/29/18, she confirmed that they missed the six month time frame for the new employee. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 1 --