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Description
Through its CLIA program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has stringent requirements for qualifications laboratory supervisors and directors. Supervisory personnel not meeting CLIA qualifications and delegation of responsibility to individuals who are not qualified can result in citations during CAP inspections. This case study explores the qualifications for supervisory, consulting, and directorial roles, and addresses delegation of responsibility.
This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Interpret the CLIA-required qualifications for supervisory and professional personnel for different laboratories and disciplines.
- Describe the CLIA-required roles and responsibilities of supervisory and professional personnel.
- Formulate a plan to appropriately delegate laboratory director responsibilities within CLIA regulations.
Authors/Faculty
Vandita P. Johari, MD, FCAP
Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program
CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a
maximum of 1.25
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
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325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available June 16, 2025, and expire June 15, 2028, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.
CC: CPIP0606W.2025
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