Dermatology Associates Of Georgia, Llc

CLIA Laboratory Citation Details

3
Total Citations
13
Total Deficiencyies
11
Unique D-Tags
CMS Certification Number 11D0968978
Address 4285 Johns Creek Parkway Suite A, Suwanee, GA, 30024
City Suwanee
State GA
Zip Code30024
Phone(770) 622-4412

Citation History (3 surveys)

Survey - September 15, 2026

Survey Type: Special

Survey Event ID: 0DQN11

Deficiency Tags: D0000 D2046 D6016 D2016 D6000 D6019

Summary:

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A proficiency testing desk review was completed on September 15, 2026. At the time of the review, the laboratory was not in compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, 42 CFR 493.1 through 42 CFR 493.1780. The following condition deficiencies were cited: D2016 - 42 CFR 493.803 Condition: Successful participation [proficiency testing] D6000 - 42 CFR 493.1403 Condition: Moderate Complex Laboratory Director D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the CASPER 155 report and review of the Wisconson State Laboratory of Hygenene (WSLH) proficiency testing (PT) reports, the laboratory Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 3 -- failed to maintain satisfactory PT participation for the subspeciality of Mycology (2025 events 1 & 3 and 2026 event 1) resulting in non-initial unsuccessful participation for DTM , in the Subspeciality of Mycology. Refer to D 2046 D2046 MYCOLOGY CFR(s): 493.827(e) (e) Failure to achieve an overall testing event score of satisfactory performance for two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) CASPER 155 report and review of WSLH reports, the laboratory failed to maintain satisfactory participation in three of four PTevents ( 2025 events 1 & 3 and 2026 event 1), resulting in non-initial unsuccessful participation for DTM , in the Subspeciality of Mycology. Findings: 1. A review of the Casper Report 155 revealed the laboratory failed Mycology/DTM on the following: 2025 Event 1 Mycology/DTM Score 0% 2025 Event 3 Mycology/DTM Score 0% 2026 Event 1 Mycology/DTM Score 0% 2. A review of the laboratory's WSLH Reports confirmed the laboratory failed the above scores. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the CMS CASPER 155 report and review of the WSLH PT reports, the laboratory director failed to provide overall management and direction for proficiency testing performance. The laboratory director failed to ensure proficiency testing samples were tested as required for DTM , in the Subspeciality of Mycology. Refer to D6016, D6019 D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) (e)(4)(i) The proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the CMS CASPER Report 155 and the WSLH (2025 events 1 & 3, and 2026 event 1) PT evaluation reports, the laboratory director failed to ensure successful proficiency testing performance in three of four testing events (2025 events 1 & 3, and 2026 event 1) resulting in the non-initial unsuccessful participation for DTM , in the Subspeciality of Mycology. D6019 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES -- 2 of 3 -- CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(iv) (e)(4)(iv) An approved

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Survey - March 3, 2026

Survey Type: Standard

Survey Event ID: K7Y311

Deficiency Tags: D5221 D2016 D6004

Summary:

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on WSLH (Wisconsin State Laboratory Of Hygiene) Proficiency Testing records review and staff interview, the laboratory failed to have successful performance in two out of three PT events in 2025. Findings: 1. WSLH (PT) documents review revealed the laboratory scored a 0% in event #1 and 0% in event #3 on Dermatophyte (DTM) screening in the subspecialty of Mycology in 2025. 2.) An interview with the office manager on 03/03/2026 in the breakroom at approximately 12:25 PM confirmed the aformentioned findings on (PT) testing in 2025. D5221 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE 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): 493.1236(d) All proficiency testing evaluation and verification activities must be documented. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on WSLH (Wisconsin State Laboratory Of Hygiene) PT records review and staff interview, the laboratory failed to document

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Survey - September 17, 2019

Survey Type: Standard

Survey Event ID: 2PVK11

Deficiency Tags: D0000 D6108 D5449 D6120

Summary:

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Recertification survey was completed on September 17, 2019. The laboratory was not in compliance with applicable CLIA requirements found at 42 CFR 493.1 through 42 CFR 493.1780. The following deficiencies were cited: D5449 CONTROL PROCEDURES CFR(s): 493.1256(d)(3)(ii)(g) Unless CMS Approves a procedure, specified in Appendix C of the State Operations Manual (CMS Pub. 7), that provides equivalent quality testing, the laboratory must-- At least once a day patient specimens are assayed or examined perform the following for-- Each qualitative procedure, include a negative and positive control material; (g) The laboratory must document all control procedures performed. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on patient log review and staff interview, the laboratory failed to perform required quality control (QC) for all testing. Findings include: 1. Patient log rview revealed Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) QC was not performed for 2017(October through December), 2018, and 2019 thus far. 2. An interview with the office manager in a conference room on 9/17/2019 at approximately 1:00 p.m. confirmed the lack of QC for KOH testing for the aforementioned dates. D6108 LABORATORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR CFR(s): 493.1447 The laboratory must have a technical supervisor who meets the qualification requirements of 493.1449 of this subpart and provides technical supervision in accordance with 493.1451 of this subpart. 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 -- This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on testing personnel (TP) document review and staff interview, the technical supervisor (TS) failed to perform annual competencies on TP as required. Findings include: For details refer to D6120 D6120 TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1451(b)(7)(8) (7) The technical supervisor is responsible for identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed; (8) Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on testing personnel (TP) document review and staff interview, the technical supervisor (TS) failed to perform annual competencies on TP as required. Findings. 1. TP competency document review revealed the TS failed to perform annual competencies for the following TP in 2018 and 2019 thus far: (CMS 209) Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, and Staff f#7. 2. An interview with the office manager in a conference room on 9/17/2019 at approximately 1:00 p.m. confirmed there were not annual competencies performed on TP in 2018 and 2019 thus far. This is a repeat deficiency -- 2 of 2 --

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