Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5221 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(d) All proficiency testing evaluation and verification activities must be documented. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor review of the Proficiency Testing (PT) records and interview with the Office Manager (OM), the laboratory failed to evaluate results when they received an unacceptable score in Gram Stain tests performed with the the Collage of American Pathologists form 9/17/2021 to the date of survey. The finding include: 1. The laboratory received an "Unacceptable" result Gram Stain on samples D5-01, D5- 02 in A-2022 and D5-10 in B-2021. 2. The laboratory received an code "27" lack of participation or referee consensus. 2. There was no documented evidence that the laboratory investigated the failures. 3. The OM confirmed on 4/4/2023 at 11:10 am that the laboratory did not perform and document an evaluation of unacceptable PT results. Note: This was previously cited. D6018 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(iii) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(iii) Ensure that all proficiency testing reports received are reviewed by the appropriate staff to evaluate the laboratory's performance and to identify any problems that require