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CMS SOM App. C, Tag D6010
§493.1407 Standard: Laboratory director responsibilities
(e)(2) Ensure that the physical plant and environmental conditions of the laboratory
are appropriate for the testing performed and
Interpretive Guidelines §493.1407(e)(2)
OSHA/EPA issues cannot be cited using these requirements. If immediate jeopardy
exists, the director should be informed immediately.
If you observe or obtain information regarding potential safety violations not applicable
under CLIA, notify the appropriate State or local authority. Consult with the Regional
Office (RO) for notification to other Federal agencies such as the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) http://www.osha.gov/, Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/, or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The
appropriate Federal, State or local authority, if warranted, will investigate and, if
necessary, conduct an on-site visit.
History
Rev. 233; Issued: 09-12-25; Effective: 09-12-25; Implementation: 09-12-25
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
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