Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) recertification survey was completed on November 25, 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: D3011 FACILITIES CFR(s): 493.1101(d) Safety procedures must be established, accessible, and observed to ensure protection from physical, chemical, biochemical, and electrical hazards, and biohazardous materials. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview, the laboratory failed to establish protection from physical, chemical, and biochemical materials as required. Findings include: 1. Observation during the laboratory tour on 11/25/2019 at approximately 11:20 a.m. revealed the lack of eyewash equipment in the laboratory. 2. An interview with the laboratory director in the laboratory area at approximately 11:20 a.m. on 11/25/2019 confirmed the lack of eyewash equipment in the laboratory. D5429 MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION CHECKS CFR(s): 493.1254(a)(1) For unmodified manufacturer's equipment, instruments, or test systems, the laboratory must perform and document maintenance as defined by the manufacturer and with at least the frequency specified by the manufacturer. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview, the laboratory failed to ensure maintenance 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 -- was performed as defined by the manufacturer. Findings include: 1. Observation during the laboratory tour at approximately 11:30 a.m. on 11/25/2019 revealed the Accuscope microscope had not been professionally calibrated in 2018 and 2019 thus far. 2. An interview with the laboratory director in the lab area at approximately 11:30 a.m. on 11/25/2019 confirmed the aforementioned lack of professional microscope calibration. . -- 2 of 2 --