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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5801 TEST REPORT CFR(s): 493.1291(a) The laboratory must have an adequate manual or electronic system(s) in place to ensure test results and other patient-specific data are accurately and reliably sent from the point of data entry (whether interfaced or entered manually) to final report destination, in a timely manner. This includes the following: (a)(1) Results reported from calculated data. (a)(2) Results and patient-specific data electronically reported to network or interfaced systems. (a)(3) Manually transcribed or electronically transmitted results and patient-specific information reported directly or upon receipt from outside referral laboratories, satellite or point-of-care testing locations. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor review of complete blood count instrument print out test records, electronic health record system, and interview with the technical consultant revealed the laboratory failed to ensure test results are accurately reported. 1. Review of complete blood count instrument print out test records from January 2022 to July 2022 revealed two instrument print out test records, testing performed on 3/16/2022 and 4/27/2022, with only one patient identifier, medical record number (MRN). 2. A search of the electronic health record system using the MRN recorded on the instrument print out from testing performed on 3/16/2022, revealed the MRN belonging to a patient that did not have complete blood count testing performed on 3 /16/2022. 3. A search of the electronic health record system using the MRN recorded on the instrument print out from testing performed on 4/27/2022, revealed complete blood count results that did not match with the instrument print out test record. 3. Interview with the technical consultant on 7/15/2022 confirmed the laboratory failed to accurately report patient results. D5819 TEST REPORT CFR(s): 493.1291(j) Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 2 -- All test reports or records of the information on the test reports must be maintained by the laboratory in a manner that permits ready identification and timely accessibility. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor record review and interview with the technical consultant the laboratory failed to maintain complete blood count instrument print out test records in a manner that permits identification and accessibility. Findings are: 1. Review of complete blood count instrument print out test records from January 2022 to July 2022 revealed two instrument print out test records with incomplete patient identification. 2. The two instrument print out test records revealed only one patient identifier, medical record number. 3. Interview with the technical consultant on 7/15 /2022 confirmed the two instrument print out test records had only one patient identifier. -- 2 of 2 --