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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 An announced CLIA recertification survey was conducted at Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery PA on 04/30/19. The laboratory is not in compliance with 42 CFR Part 493, Requirements for Laboratories. The following is a description of the standard level deficiency: D5217 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(c)(1) At least twice annually, the laboratory must verify the accuracy of any test or procedure it performs that is not included in subpart I of this part. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview with the Office Manager, the laboratory failed to ensure the accuracy for twice a year testing for histopathology for 3 (#A, #C, #D) out of 6 Testing Personnel (TP) for 2018 and for parasitology (scabies) testing for 5 (#A, #C, #D, #E, and #F) out of 6 TP for 2017 and 2 TP out of 6 for 2018 out of 2 years reviewed (2017- 2018). Findings included: Record review of the "Proficiency Testing Quality Assurance Tracking Log" for peer review revealed that one peer review was performed for histopathology accuracy in 2018 for TP #A, C, and #D (03 /18). Record review of the Quality Assurance (QA) Peer Review for Ectoparasites (scabies) for the subspecialty showed that TP #A, #C, #D, #E, and #F did not perform the peer review in 2017 and TP #A and #C did not test twice in 2018. Interview with the Office Manager on 04/30/2019 at approximately 11:50 a.m. confirmed that there was missing QA peer reviews for histopathology for 3 out of 6 TP (#A,#C, and #D) for 2018 and for 5 out of 6 TP (#A #C, #D, E, and #F) for scabies for 2017 and 2 out 6 TP (#A and #C) for scabies for 2018. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 1 --