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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D6054 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 annually, after the first year. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of personnel records since the last survey on 10/22/2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 209 personnel form, and lack of documentation of competency assessments for five of seven testing personnel, the technical consultant failed to evaluate and document the performance of Testing Personnel #1, #2, #3, #4, and #8, listed on the CMS 209 personnel form, at least annually. Findings include: 1. Review of personnel records since the last survey on 10 /22/2021 and the CMS 209 personnel form revealed the technical consultant failed to evaluate and document the performance of Testing Personnel #1 and #8, responsible for moderate complexity testing, for two of two years. There was no documentation of a competency evaluation for Testing Personnel #1 since 7/2/2021 and for Testing Personnel #8 since 5/11/2021. 2. Review of personnel records since the last survey on 10/22/2021 and the CMS 209 personnel form revealed the technical consultant failed to evaluate and document the performance of Testing Personnel #2 and #4, responsible for moderate complexity testing, for one of two years, from 1/6/2021 until 1/25/2023. There was no documentation of a competency evaluation for Testing Personnel #2 and #4 for 2022. 3. Review of personnel records since the last survey on 10/22/2021 and the CMS 209 personnel form revealed the technical consultant failed to evaluate and document the performance of Testing Personnel #3, responsible for moderate complexity testing, for one of two years. On the day of the survey, 6/23 /2023, there was no documentation of a competency evaluation for Testing Personnel #3 since 1/9/2022. 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 --