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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 Based on a proficiency testing (PT) desk review survey performed on March 19, 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 of three consecutive testing events in the Hematology specialty for the Hematocrit (HCT Non-Waived) test analyte in 2024 and 2025 resulting in unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2130. D2130 HEMATOLOGY CFR(s): 493.851(f) (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 CMS PT CASPER 0155D and CAP PT summary reports from 2024 and 2025, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance (80% or greater) for two of three consecutive testing events for the specialty Hematology in the analyte HCT (Non-Waived). FINDINGS: a. A review of the CASPER 155 report revealed the following unsatisfactory scores: 1. HCT (Non-Waived) Test Analyte: 2024 Third Event = 40% 2025 First Event = 20% b. A review of the PT scores from CAP (2024 and 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 2024 and 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 2024-3 and 2025-1 summary reports, the LD failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program. Refer to D2130. -- 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 a surveyor's review of College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing ( PT) reports and interview with the testing personnel, the laboratory failed perform and document remedial action for the PT scores less than 100% for Red blood Cell Count (RBC) and Hematocrit (Hct). FINDINGS: RBC & Hct 2017 first event = 40% Hct 2017 third event = 80% RBC & Hct 2018 first event = 60% Hct 2018 second event = 80% D6018 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(iii) 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)(iii) Ensure that all proficiency testing reports received are reviewed by the appropriate staff to evaluate the laboratory's performance and to identify any problems that require