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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D6053 TECHNICAL CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1413(b)(9) The technical consultant is responsible for evaluating and documenting the performance of individuals responsible for moderate complexity testing at least semiannually during the first year the individual tests patient specimens. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on lack of performance evaluation documentation and interview with the facility personnel, the technical consultant failed to evaluate and document the performance of one testing personnel, at least semiannually during the first year the individual tested patient specimens. Findings include: 1. No semiannual competency evaluation documentation was presented for review for one out of one testing personnel who completed initial training on August 6, 2021. 2. The facility personnel interviewed on 6/05/23 at 10:15am confirmed that the technical consultant failed to perform and document a semiannual competency evaluation for the testing personnel indicated above. 3. The laboratory performs testing in the specialty of Chemistry with an approximate annual test volume of 49,622. 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 --