Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D6052 TECHNICAL CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1413(b)(8)(vi) The procedures for evaluation of the competency of the staff must include, but are not limited to assessment of problem solving skills. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on testing personnel (TP) competency record review and interview with staff, the laboratory failed to include assessment of problem solving skills for performing hematology testing on the Sysmex instrument for 8 out of 8 testing personnel since the last survey 1/28/2021. The laboratory performs approximately 74,750 hematology tests per year. Findings include: 1. Record review of testing personnel competencies revealed lack of assessment of problem solving skills for performing hematology testing on Sysmex instrument for 8 out of 8 testing personnel. 2. Interview with TP1 on 3/26/2024 at 11:20 A.M. confirmed testing personnel competency records lacked assessment of problem solving skills for performing hematology testing on Sysmex instrument. 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 --