Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D1002 REPORTING OF SARS-CoV-2 TEST RESULTS During the Public Health Emergency, as defined in 400.200 of this chapter, each laboratory that performs a test that is intended to detect SARS-CoV-2 or to diagnose a possible case of COVID-19 (hereinafter referred to as a "SARS-CoV-2 test") must report SARS-CoV-2 test results to the Secretary in such form and manner, and at such timing and frequency, as the Secretary may prescribe. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the laboratory (lab) failed to report 298 out of 298 COVID-19 results for testing performed in October 2020 to September 2021. Findings include: Review on 8/17/2021 of the lab's policy revealed instruction to report positive COVID-19 test results to Vermont Department of Health (VDH). Interview via electronic mail on 8/17/2021 with Staff A (Director of Health Services) revealed the lab did not report any COVID-19 test results (positive or negative) to VDH. Interview via electronic mail on 9/28/2021 with Staff A revealed the lab performed approximately 298 COVID-19 tests, 2 of which were positive, since beginning testing in October 2020. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 1 --