Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D6046 TECHNICAL CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1413(b)(8) (b) The technical consultant is responsible for-- (b)(8) Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of laboratory personnel documentation for 2017 and 2018, confirmed by staff interview, the laboratory technical consultant failed to evaluate the competency of 4 of 4 testing personnel utilizing the required criteria. Findings: 1. Personnel documentation for providers (testing personnel 2-5, CMS form 209) performing direct prep examinations for yeast and parasites was reviewed. 2. No documentation of competency verification for the above personnel was found or could be offered. In an interview at the site on 06-04-2018, testing person 1 stated that to her knowledge no such documentation was available. 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 --