The CLIA competency assessment form documents laboratory personnel’s ability to accurately perform testing procedures according to federal regulations. This template captures all six required elements for proper assessment: direct observation of testing, result reporting monitoring, documentation review, instrument maintenance observation, performance testing, and problem-solving skills evaluation.
When facing upcoming laboratory inspections, you can use this form to quickly identify competency gaps and implement targeted training before regulators arrive. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, competency must be assessed semiannually during an employee’s first year of testing and annually thereafter, making consistent documentation essential for compliance.