Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2010 TESTING OF PROFICIENCY TESTING SAMPLES CFR(s): 493.801(b)(2) The laboratory must test samples the same number of times that it routinely tests patient samples. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of hematology proficiency testing (PT) records since the last survey on 8-24-17 and confirmation by Testing Personnel #5 listed on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 209 personnel form, the laboratory tested all five hematology PT samples for Event B of 2017 and Event B of 2019 twice prior to submitting the results to the PT provider. Testing Personnel #5 confirmed the laboratory routinely tests patient hematology samples only once prior to reporting results. D2015 TESTING OF PROFICIENCY TESTING SAMPLES CFR(s): 493.801(b)(5)(6) (5) The laboratory must document the handling, preparation, processing, examination, and each step in the testing and reporting of results for all proficiency testing samples. The laboratory must maintain a copy of all records, including a copy of the proficiency testing program report forms used by the laboratory to record proficiency testing results including the attestation statement provided by the PT program, signed by the analyst and the laboratory director, documenting that proficiency testing samples were tested in the same manner as patient specimens, for a minimum of two years from the date of the proficiency testing event. (6) PT is required for only the test system, assay, or examination used as the primary method for patient testing during the PT event. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 4 -- This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of proficiency testing (PT) records for hematology testing since the last survey on 8-24-17, lack of documentation of signed attestation statements, and confirmation by Testing Personnel #5, the laboratory failed to maintain copies of attestation statements signed by the analyst performing the test and the laboratory director for a minimum of two years. Findings include: Review of PT records for hematology testing since the last survey on 8-24-17 revealed copies of the following hematology PT records were not retained for a minimum of two years: 1. Attestation statements, signed by the analyst performing the test and the laboratory director, for PT Event A of 2018 and Event A of 2019. 2. The attestation statements for PT Event B and C of 2017 and Event B and C of 2018 were signed by personnel other than the personnel who performed the testing. 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 review of Proficiency Testing (PT) records and confirmation with Testing Personnel #5 on 9-12-19, there was no documented review of unsatisfactory PT scores and the