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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5217 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(c)(1) At least twice annually, the laboratory must verify the accuracy of any test or procedure it performs that is not included in subpart I of this part. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on lack of documentation and interview with the Laboratory Director (LD) , the laboratory failed to verify twice annually the accuracy of Post Vasectomy examinations performed from 03/30/2021 through the date of the survey. Findings include: 1. On the day of survey, 04/11/2023 at 10:00 am, the laboratory could not provide documentation of verification of accuracy for Post Vasectomy examinations (semen analysis for presence or absence) performed from 03/30/2021 through the date of the survey. 2. The LD reported a total of 108 semen analysis examinations were performed annually (CMS116). 3. The LD confirmed the findings above on 04/11 /2023 at 10:00 a.m. 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 Laboratory record review and interview with the Laboratory Director (LD), the laboratory failed to document a positive and negative control each day patient 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 -- specimens were examined for post vasectomy semen check from 03/30/2021 to 04/11 /2023. Findings include: 1. Laboratory records reviewed at the time of survey on 04/11 /2023 at 09:50 am, revealed the laboratory did not include a negative and positive control, at least once each day patient testing was performed (semen analysis for presence or absence). 2. The LD reported a total volume of 108 tests were performed annually (CMS116). 3. The LD confirmed the above findings on 04/11/2023 at 9: 50AM. -- 2 of 2 --