Laboratorio Clinico Hyde Park

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5403 PROCEDURE MANUAL CFR(s): 493.1251(b) The procedure manual must include the following when applicable to the test procedure: (1) Requirements for patient preparation; specimen collection, labeling, storage, preservation, transportation, processing, and referral; and criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection as described in 493.1242. (2) Microscopic examination, including the detection of inadequately prepared slides. (3) Step-by-step performance of the procedure, including test calculations and interpretation of results. (4) Preparation of slides, solutions, calibrators, controls, reagents, stains, and other materials used in testing. (5) Calibration and calibration verification procedures. (6) The reportable range for test results for the test system as established or verified in 493.1253. (7) Control procedures. (8)

Summary Statement of Deficiencies 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. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on Puerto Rico Proficiency Testing Program (PRPTP) records review from February 2017 to August 2018 and laboratory director interview on September 5, 2018 at 10:12 AM, it was determined that the laboratory failed to maintain the proficiency testing event records. The findings include: 1. Puerto Rico Proficiency Testing Program (PRPTP) records and results were review from February 2017, to August 2018. 2. Review of proficiency testing records showed that the laboratory did not maintain the following proficiency testing event records: June 2017 (PRPTP second testing event for routine chemistry) and July 2017 (PRPTP second testing event for hematology). 3. The laboratory director confirmed on September 5, 2018, that the laboratory did not maintain these proficiency testing event records. D2072 SYPHILIS SEROLOGY CFR(s): 493.835(d) Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 6 -- (1) For any unsatisfactory testing event for reasons other than a failure to participate, the laboratory must undertake appropriate training and employ the technical assistance necessary to correct problems associated with a proficiency testing failure. (2) For any unacceptable testing event score, remedial action must be taken and documented, and the documentation must be maintained by the laboratory for two years from the date of participation in the proficiency testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on Puerto Rico Proficiency Testing Program (PRPTP) records review from February 2017 to August 2018 and laboratory director interview on September 5, 2018 at 10:15 AM, it was determined that the laboratory failed to take and document