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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5217 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(c)(1) At least twice annually, the laboratory must verify the accuracy of any test or procedure it performs that is not included in subpart I of this part. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the peer review records and interview with the Chief Operations Director (COD), the laboratory failed to ensure that the verification of accuracy for Mohs micrographic examinations were performed at least twice annually in 2022. Findings include: 1. On the day of survey, 08/29/2023 at 10:56 am, review of Mohs micrographic examinations peer review records revealed that the evaluation and verification activity was performed once in 2022. 2. The laboratory performed 89 histopathology examinations in 2022 (CMS 116 form). 3. The COD confirmed the findings above on 08/29/2023 around 11:30 am. D5429 MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION CHECKS CFR(s): 493.1254(a)(1) For unmodified manufacturer's equipment, instruments, or test systems, the laboratory must perform and document maintenance as defined by the manufacturer and with at least the frequency specified by the manufacturer. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of microscope during the laboratory tour, lack of documents, and interview with the Chief Operations Director (COD), the laboratory failed to provide documentation for annual maintenance on 1 of 1 Lecia DM 750 microscope from 04/2021 to 08/2023. Findings include: 1. On the day of survey, 08/29/2023 at 11: 20 am, a laboratory tour revealed that the laboratory failed to perform yearly 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 -- maintenance on 1 of 1 Lecia DM 750 microscope from 2021 to the day of the survey. 2. The maintenance sticker observed at the time of the survey revealed: Last maintenance completed on: 04/23/2021 Due for maintenance: 04/2022 3. The COD confirmed the findings above on 08/29/2023 around 11:30 am. -- 2 of 2 --