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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 Based on a proficiency testing (PT) desk review survey performed on October 16, 2025, the laboratory was found to be out of compliance based on the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES: D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful participation. D6000 - 42 C.F.R. 493.1403 Condition: Laboratory Director, moderate complexity. 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proficiency Testing (PT) Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting system 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 -- (CASPER 0155D) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) PT summary reports, the laboratory failed to successfully participate in the CMS approved PT program for two consecutive testing events in the Routine Chemistry subspecialty for the Prostate Specific Antigen, Total test analyte in 2025 resulting in unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2096. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) (f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports from 2025, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance (80% or greater) for two consecutive testing events for the analyte Prostate Specific Antigen, Total. FINDINGS: a. A review of the CASPER 155 report revealed the following unsatisfactory scores: 1. Prostate Specific Antigen, Total Analyte: 2025 First Event = 0% 2025 Second Event = 0% b. A review of the PT scores from CAP (2025) confirmed the above findings. 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports from 2025, the Laboratory Director (LD) failed to provide overall management and direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D6016. 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports, the LD failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved PT program. Refer to D2096. -- 2 of 2 --

Summary Statement of Deficiencies 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 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proficiency Testing (PT) Certificate and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting system (CASPER 0155D) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) PT summary reports, as well as interview with the Technical Consultant (TC), the Laboratory Director (LD) failed to perform and document

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 Based on a proficiency testing (PT) desk review survey performed on October 21, 2024, the laboratory was found to be out of compliance based on the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES: D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful participation. D6000 - 42 C.F.R. 493.1403 Condition: Laboratory Director, moderate complexity. 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proficiency Testing (PT) Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting system 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 -- (CASPER 0155D) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) PT summary reports, the laboratory failed to successfully participate in the CMS approved PT program for two consecutive testing events in the Endocrinology subspecialty for the T3 Uptake, Triiodothyronine, and TY (Thyroxine) test analytes in 2024 resulting in unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2107. D2107 ENDOCRINOLOGY CFR(s): 493.843(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports from 2024, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance (80% or greater) for two consecutive testing events in the Endocrinology subspecialty for the T3 Uptake, Triiodothyronine, and TY test analytes. FINDINGS: 1. A review of the CASPER 155 report revealed the following unsatisfactory scores: Endocrinology Subspecialty: 2024 First Event = 57% 2024 Second Event = 57% T3 Uptake Test Analyte: 2024 First Event = 0% 2024 Second Event = 0% Triiodothyronine Test Analyte: 2024 First Event = 0% 2024 Second Event = 0% TY Test Analyte: 2024 First Event = 0% 2024 Second Event = 0% 2. A review of the proficiency testing scores from CAP (2024) confirmed the above findings. 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports from 2024, the laboratory director (LD) failed to provide overall management and direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D2016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: -- 2 of 3 -- Based on review of CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT 2024-1 and 2024-2 summary reports, the LD failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program. Refer to D2107. -- 3 of 3 --

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 Based on a proficiency testing (PT) desk review survey performed on August 19, 2024, the laboratory was found to be out of compliance based on the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES: D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful participation. D6000 - 42 C.F.R. 493.1403 Condition: Laboratory Director, moderate complexity. 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proficiency Testing (PT) Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting system 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 -- (CASPER 0155D) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) PT summary reports, the laboratory failed to successfully participate in the CMS approved PT program for two of three consecutive testing events in the Routine Chemistry subspecialty for the CA (Calcium), Total test analyte in 2023 and 2024, resulting in unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2096. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports from 2023 and 2024, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance (80% or greater) for two consecutive testing events in the Routine Chemistry subspecialty for the CA, Total test analyte. FINDINGS: 1. A review of the CASPER 155 report revealed the following unsatisfactory scores: CA, Total Test Analyte: 2023 Third Event = 0% 2024 First Event = 40% 2024 Second Event = 0% 2. A review of the proficiency testing scores from CAP (2023 and 2024) confirmed the above findings. 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports from 2023 and 2024, the laboratory director (LD) failed to failed to provide overall management and direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D2016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that 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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT 2023-3, 2024-1, and 2024- 2 summary reports, the LD failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program. Refer to D2096. -- 2 of 2 --

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2005 ENROLLMENT CFR(s): 493.801(a)(4) Authorize the proficiency testing program to release to HHS all data required to-- (i) Determine the laboratory's compliance with this subpart; and (ii) Make PT results available to the public as required in section 353(f)(3)(F) of the Public Health Service Act. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a proficiency testing ( PT) desk review of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) PT records and the verified with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) PT program, the laboratory failed to have the PT test results released to New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Physician Office Laboratory Evaluation Program (POLEP) in the calendar year 2018 and 2019. 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 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 -- 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 proficiency testing (PT) desk review of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) PT data reports and PT records from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in proficiency testing for the test analyte Glucose. The following scores were assigned: 2018 third event = 0% 2019 first event = 20% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Refer to 2096. D2087 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT records from the CAP PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in proficiency testing for the test analyte Amylase. The following scores were assigned: 2019 first event = 0% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in 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 PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT records from the CAP PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in proficiency testing for the test analyte Glucose. The following scores were assigned: 2018 third event = 0% 2019 first event = 20% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. D2109 TOXICOLOGY CFR(s): 493.845(a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a PT desk review of the CMS PT reports and PT records from the CAP PT -- 2 of 3 -- program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte Lithium. The following scores were assigned: 2019 first event = 0% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. D2110 TOXICOLOGY CFR(s): 493.845(b) Failure to attain an overall testing event score of at least 80 percent is unsatisfactory performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a PT desk review of the CMS PT reports and PT records from the CAP PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the subspecialty Toxicology. The following scores were assigned: 2019 first event = 0% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. 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 PT desk review of the PT CMS data reports and CAP PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, for the subspecialty Toxicology and the test analytes Glucose, Amylase and Lithium. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the PT CMS data reports and CAP PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, for the subspecialty Toxicology and the test analytes Glucose, Amylase and Lithium. The following scores were assigned: Glucose 2018 third event = 0% 2019 first event = 20% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Toxicology, Lithium and Amylase 2019 first event = 0% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. -- 3 of 3 --

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 a proficiency testing ( PT) desk review of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) PT reports and PT records from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte Hematocrit (HCT). The following scores were assigned: 2018 first event = 60% 2018 second event = 100% 2018 third event = 40% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Refer to D2130. 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 -- D2087 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a PT desk review of the CMS PT reports and PT records from the CAP PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analytes Aspartate Aminotransferase AST (SGOT);Total Cholesterol and Glucose. The following scores were assigned: Aspartate Aminotransferase AST (SGOT) 2018 third event = 40% Total Cholesterol 2018 third event = 0% Glucose 2018 third event = 0% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. D2130 HEMATOLOGY CFR(s): 493.851(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte in two consecutive events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a PT desk review of the CMS PT reports and PT records from the CAP PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte Hematocrit (HCT). The following scores were assigned: 2018 first event = 60% 2018 second event = 100% 2018 third event = 40% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. 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 PT desk review of the CMS PT and CAP PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analytes HCT, AST/SGOT, Total Cholesterol and Glucose. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as -- 2 of 3 -- required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT and CAP PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analytes HCT, AST/SGOT, Total Cholesterol and Glucose. The following scores were assigned: Hematocrit (HCT). 2018 first event = 60% 2018 second event = 100% 2018 third event = 40% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Aspartate Aminotransferase AST (SGOT) 2018 third event = 40% Total Cholesterol 2018 third event = 0% Glucose 2018 third event = 0% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance -- 3 of 3 --

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5445 CONTROL PROCEDURES CFR(s): 493.1256(d)(1)(2)(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-- (d)(1) Perform control procedures as defined in this section unless otherwise specified in the additional specialty and subspecialty requirements at 493.1261 through 493.1278. (d)(2) For each test system, perform control procedures using the number and frequency specified by the manufacturer or established by the laboratory when they meet or exceed the requirements in paragraph (d)(3) of this section. (g) The laboratory must document all control procedures performed. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on the surveyor's review of the laboratory's Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Quality Assessment (QA) procedures and an interview with the testing person, the laboratory failed to establish a Risk Assessment (RA) plan as part of the Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP) for the Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test. Findings: The testing person confirmed during the March 22, 2018 onsite survey, at approximately 4:00 PM, that the laboratory director failed to establish a Risk Assessment (RA) plan to include all phases of bacteriology, mycology and parasitology testing using the Affirm VPIII microbial identification system, to include potential sources of error for the five Risk Assessment Components: Specimen, Test System, Reagent, Environment, and Testing Personnel. D6020 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(5) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform 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 -- test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(5) Ensure that the quality control program is established and maintained to assure the quality of laboratory services provided. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on the surveyor's review of QC records and confirmed in an interview with the testing person, the laboratory director failed to ensure that the QC program for bacteriology, mycology and parasitology testing was maintained to assure quality of laboratory services. Refer to: D5445 -- 2 of 2 --