Medicare, Medicaid and CLIA Programs; Personnel Requirements for Cytotechnologists
medicare · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 1994-01-06 · Effective 1994-01-06 · 59 FR 682
Document
Document number
94-58
Federal Register citation
59 FR 682
CFR reference
42 CFR 493
Type
Rule
Action
Final Rule with Comment Period.
Category
medicare
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
1994-01-06
Effective date
1994-01-06
HHS docket
Federal Register: January 6, 1994
Abstract
This rule amends certain personnel requirements for cytotechnologists that perform testing in laboratories subject to the requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). We are providing an adequate period of time for individuals to gain the necessary 2 years experience performing cytology testing which is currently included in two of the provisions for qualifying as a cytotechnologist. Also, we are extending the time for individuals to either meet the educational qualifications by virtue of completing training in an approved cytotechnology training program or be certified by an approved organization. We are making these changes to prevent the loss of qualified personnel in the field of cytotechnology.