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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A desk review survey of the laboratory's proficiency test results was performed on December 16, 2021 for Pardo, Forstol, Baca & Alboukrek laboratory. The Pardo, Forstol, Baca & Alboukrek laboratory is not in compliance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 493, Laboratory Requirements. 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 the laboratory's proficiency testing records for 2020 and 2021, the laboratory did not have successful performance in proficiency testing in the specialty of hematology. Refer to D2130. Findings include: Review of the medical laboratory Evaluation, (MLE) proficiency testing records and the review of the Centers for 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 -- Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 153 and 155 reports, on December 15, 2021 on or about 10:00 AM, showed that the laboratory had unsatisfactory testing scores for the analyte, red blood cell count for two consecutive testing events in 2021. 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 the review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 153 and 155 reports and the laboratory's proficiency testing records, the laboratory did not have successful performance in proficiency testing in the specialty of hematology. Findings include: On December 16, 2021 on or about 10:00 AM Medical Laboratory Evaluation (MLE) proficiency testing records and the CMS 153 and 155 reports were reviewed. The review showed that the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance for the analyte, red blood cell count (RBC), as shown below. Event #2, 2021 RBC-60% Event #3, 2021 RBC-60% 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 the review of the laboratory's proficiency testing records, the laboratory director failed to ensure that the laboratory maintained a satisfactory score for proficiency testing in the specialty of hematology. Findings include: On December 16, 2021 on or about 10:00 AM, the Medical Laboratory Evaluation (MLE) proficiency records and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) 153 and 155 reports were reviewed. The review showed that the laboratory had unsatisfactory testing scores for two consecutive testing events for the analyte, red blood cell count (RBC), in the specialty of hematology. The laboratory director is responsible for ensuring that the laboratory maintains successful participation in proficiency testing. Refer to D2130. 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 the review of the laboratory's proficiency testing scores, the laboratory director failed to ensure that the laboratory performed proficiency testing in such a manner as to achieve and maintain successful participation in proficiency testing in the specialty of hematology. Findings Include: The review of the Medical Laboratory Evaluation (MLE) proficiency testing records and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 153 and 155 reports on December 16, 2021 on or about 10: 00 AM showed that the laboratory received unsatisfactory proficiency testing scores for two consecutive testing events as shown below. Event #2, 2021 RBC-60% Event #3, 2021 RBC-60% -- 3 of 3 --