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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 testing personnel competency evaluations review, lack of documentation, and interview with staff, the laboratory technical consultant failed to evaluate testing personnel competency at least annually for 1 of 2 years reviewed for 3 of 9 testing personnel, (B, H, and I) performing non-waived testing . Findings include: 1. Personnel competency records reviewed failed to include documentation of annual personnel Complete Blood Cell Count competency for 2018 for testing person B (from 04/10/2017 to 10/12/2018), and for testing persons H (last one recorded on 08 /15/2016) and I (last recorded 04/03/2016) for 2017. 2. In an interview conducted on 10/12/2018 at approximately 12:00 Noon, the director confirmed competency was missed for some testing personnel in 2017. 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 --