Cpa Central Park Surgery Frozen Room

CLIA Laboratory Citation Details

2
Total Citations
12
Total Deficiencyies
5
Unique D-Tags
CMS Certification Number 45D2279052
Address 900 W. 38th St Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78705
City Austin
State TX
Zip Code78705
Phone(512) 323-2061

Citation History (2 surveys)

Survey - July 23, 2025

Survey Type: Standard

Survey Event ID: Y11K11

Deficiency Tags: D0000 D5311 D5433 D0000 D5311 D5433

Summary:

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 The laboratory was surveyed and found to be in compliance with the Conditions of the CLIA regulations found at 42 CFR 493.1 through 493.1780, and recertification is recommended. Standard level deficiencies were cited. D5311 SPECIMEN SUBMISSION, HANDLING, AND REFERRAL CFR(s): 493.1242(a) (a) The laboratory must establish and follow written policies and procedures for each of the following, if applicable: (a)(1) Patient preparation. (a)(2) Specimen collection. (a)(3) Specimen labeling, including patient name or unique patient identifier and, when appropriate, specimen source. (a)(4) Specimen storage and preservation. (a)(5) Conditions for specimen transportation. (a)(6) Specimen processing. (a)(7) Specimen acceptability and rejection. (a)(8) Specimen referral. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, review of the laboratory's policies and procedures, and interview, the laboratory failed to have a staining procedure for the Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) used in frozen sections and touch preps for histopathology surgical specimens for two of two years reviewed. Findings follow. A. During a tour of the laboratory on July 23, 2025 at 1440 hours the surveyor observed no staining instructions for the H&E slides. B. Review of the laboratory's policies and procedures did not include a procedure for staining the H&E slides. A policy and procedure was requested on July 23, 2025 at 1445 hours but not provided. C. Interview with the Clinical Support Service Manager on July 23, 2025 at 1445 hours confirmed there was no written policy and procedure for staining the H&E slides. Interview with the Physician Assistant (PA) Manager by phone on July 23, 2025 at 1455 hours acknowledged they give oral instructions to the gross tech/ PA and confirmed they had no written staining procedure for H&E. D5433 MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION CHECKS 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 -- CFR(s): 493.1254(b)(1) (b)(1)(i) Establish a maintenance protocol that ensures equipment, instrument, and test system performance that is necessary for accurate and reliable test results and test result reporting. (b)(1)(ii) Perform and document the maintenance activities specified in paragraph b(1)(i) of this section. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the laboratory's policies and procedures, preventive maintenance records, and interview, the laboratory failed to establish and follow a preventive maintenance protocol to ensure the performance of the Leica CM1850 cryostat. Findings follow. A. Review of the laboratory's procedures did not address the frequency of the preventive maintenance of the cryostat. B. Review of the preventive maintenance records for 2023 and 2024 showed no preventive maintenance on the Leica CM1850 cryostat. Preventive maintenance records were requested on July 23, 2025 at 1330 hours but not provided. C. Interview with the Clinical Support Service Manager on July 23, 2025 at 1330 hours confirmed there were no preventive maintenance records for the cryostat in 2023 and 2024 and there was no procedure defining the frequency of preventive maintenance. -- 2 of 2 --

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Survey - January 24, 2024

Survey Type: Standard

Survey Event ID: YD6K11

Deficiency Tags: D0000 D3031 D5805 D0000 D3031 D5805

Summary:

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 The laboratory was surveyed and found to be in compliance with the Conditions of the CLIA regulations found at 42 CFR 493.1 through 493.1780, and recertification is recommended. D3031 RETENTION REQUIREMENTS CFR(s): 493.1105(a)(3) Analytic systems records. Retain quality control and patient test records (including instrument printouts, if applicable) and records documenting all analytic systems activities specified in 493.1252 through 493.1289 for at least 2 years. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the laboratory's records, interview, and pre-survey paperwork, the laboratory failed to retain the chemical name and concentration (if applicable), manufacturer, lot number, received date, and open date of the chemicals and stains used in the frozen section histopathology laboratory for the Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and Diff Quik stains for 11 of 11 months reviewed. Findings follow. A. Review of the Frozen Section Lab QA and Supply Check List reviewed from March 2023 - January 2024 listed reagents and expiration dates. A reagent log with the manufacturer, lot number, received date, and open date of the chemicals and stains was requested on January 24, 2024 at 1120 hours but not provided. B. Interview with the Clinical Service Manager on January 24, 2024 at 1135 hours confirmed the laboratory did not maintain a reagent log. C. Review of the CMS Form 116 showed approximately 8 cases were reported in 2023. D5805 TEST REPORT CFR(s): 493.1291(c) The test report must indicate the following: (c)(1) For positive patient identification, either the patient's name and identification number, or a unique patient identifier and 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 -- identification number. (c)(2) The name and address of the laboratory location where the test was performed. (c)(3) The test report date. (c)(4) The test performed. (c)(5) Specimen source, when appropriate. (c)(6) The test result and, if applicable, the units of measurement or interpretation, or both. (c)(7) Any information regarding the condition and disposition of specimens that do not meet the laboratory's criteria for acceptability. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of patient test reports, interview, and pre-survey paperwork, the laboratory failed to include the name and address of the facility where the macroscopic examination (grossing), frozen sections, and touch preps were performed for four of five reports reviewed. Findings follow. A. Review of five test reports showed four were missing the name and address of the facility where the testing occurred: Date of Service Accession # Reported 1. 09/13/2023 AT23-007708 Macroscopic examination, frozen section diagnosis 2. 10/04/2023 AT23-008445 Macroscopic examination 3. 10/13/2023 AT23-008770 Macroscopic examination and frozen section diagnosis 4. 10/13/2023 AT23-008771 Macroscopic examination and frozen section diagnosis B. Interview with the Clinical Service Manager on January 24, 2024 at 1215 hours confirmed the test reports did not have the name and address of the facility for testing performed at the surgery center. C. Review of the CMS Form 116 showed approximately 8 cases were reported in 2023. -- 2 of 2 --

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