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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D6103 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1445(e)(13) The laboratory director must ensure that policies and procedures are established for monitoring individuals who conduct preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical phases of testing to assure that they are competent and maintain their competency to process specimens, perform test procedures and report test results promptly and proficiently, and whenever necessary, identify needs for remedial training or continuing education to improve skills. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of training and competency procedures and interview with the testing person, the laboratory director did not perform competency procedures for all testing persons involved in the analytical process of performing histopathology testing. Findings: 1. The laboratory director did not perform competency procedures in the year 2017. 2. The laboratory director did not perform an assessment for the testing person performing the inking of tissue specimens. 3. The testing person confirmed that competency procedures were not performed for all testing person involved in the analytical process of patient testing. 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 --