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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: The laboratory failed to maintain satisfactory participation for two consecutive proficiency testing events for hematology specialty resulting in the first unsuccessful proficiency testing (PT) occurrence for the hematology specialty. (Refer to D2122) D2122 HEMATOLOGY CFR(s): 493.851(b) Failure to attain an overall testing event score of at least 80 percent is unsatisfactory performance. 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 -- This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a desk review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Oscar Report 155 (CMS 155) and the laboratory's 2017 proficiency testing (PT) evaluation reports, the laboratory failed to maintain satisfactory performance for two consecutive test events for the hematology specialty. The findings include: 1. Review of the CMS 155 report revealed the following unsatisfactory event scores: 2017 event two 0%, 2017 event three 0%. 2. Review of the 2017 PT event two evaluation report revealed an overall event score of 0%. 3. Review of the 2017 PT event three evaluation report revealed an overall event score of 0%. -- 2 of 2 --