Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): Forums
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Forums are facilitated by the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Health Services (BHS). These forums are intended for professionals working in new or current CLIA certified clinical laboratories who would like more information on the following topics.
Past CLIA Forums
Forum I Presented November 29, 2023
Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Laboratory Survey Preparation and Process Part I
- Survey Readiness and Organization of Documents and Records for Review
- CMS-116 CLIA Application and CMS-209 Laboratory Personnel Report
- Laboratory Personnel Responsibilities and Qualifications
Webinar Part I Presentation (PDF)
Webinar Part I Recording (Note: Technical issues with recording. Advance time from 3:45 to 9:30 to bypass dead airtime.)
Forum II Presented January 24, 2024
CoC Laboratory Survey Preparation and Process Part II
- CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies (SOD), Response Requirements and Commonly Cited Deficiencies
- Proficiency Testing (PT), PT Referral and CLIA PT Changes
- Competency Assessment and New Test Performance Verification
Webinar Part II Presentation (PDF)
Forum III Presented February 21, 2024
Certificate of Waiver (CoW) and Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM) Certified Lab Focus Part III
- CLIA Application Updates, Fees and Certificates
- CoW CLIA Requirements, Best Practices and Resources
- PPM Overview, Personnel Competency Assessment, and Resources