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 record review and staff interview, the laboratory failed to maintain documentation for evaluation activities following an unacceptable hematology proficiency testing (PT) score in 2017. Findings include: 1) Review on 5/15/18 of hematology PT records revealed in "2017 Hematology/Coagulation - 2nd Event" the laboratory received an unacceptable score for one out of five white blood count (WBC) PT samples. The laboratory could not provide documentation that the laboratory investigated and provided