Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2009 TESTING OF PROFICIENCY TESTING SAMPLES CFR(s): 493.801(b)(1) The individual testing or examining the samples and the laboratory director must attest to the routine integration of the samples into the patient workload using the laboratory's routine methods. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the laboratory's policies and procedures and review of 2021, 2022, and 2023 American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) and AAB/Medical Laboratory Evaluation (MLE) proficiency testing (PT) records 04/10/24, the laboratory failed to ensure that 3 of 9 attestation statements reviewed were signed by the testing personnel and the laboratory director. Findings: Review of the laboratory's "CMP-001 General Policies and Procedures" revealed "... 3.3 Proficiency Testing ... Proficiency Test samples are to be performed in the same manner patient samples are tested in the laboratory. ... Attestation Sheets must be signed by the performing tech and the Laboratory Director. Review of 2021, 2022, and 2023 AAB and AAB MLE proficiency testing records revealed: 1. Attestation not signed for the 2021 AAB Q3 test event. 2. Attestation not signed for the 2022 AAB Q1 test event. 3. Attestation not signed for the 2023 AAB MLE M1 test event. D2015 TESTING OF PROFICIENCY TESTING SAMPLES CFR(s): 493.801(b)(5)(6) (5) The laboratory must document the handling, preparation, processing, examination, and each step in the testing and reporting of results for all proficiency testing samples. The laboratory must maintain a copy of all records, including a copy of the proficiency testing program report forms used by the laboratory to record proficiency testing results including the attestation statement provided by the PT program, signed by the analyst and the laboratory director, documenting that proficiency testing Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 9 -- samples were tested in the same manner as patient specimens, for a minimum of two years from the date of the proficiency testing event. (6) PT is required for only the test system, assay, or examination used as the primary method for patient testing during the PT event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of 2021, 2022, and 2023 AAB and MLE PT records and the absence of records 04/10/24, the laboratory failed to maintain a copy of all PT records for a minimum of two years from the date of the PT event for 3 of 9 test events reviewed. Findings: Review of 2021, 2022, and 2023 AAB and AAB/MLE PT records revealed: 1. No attestation statements or report forms available for review for the 2021 AAB Q1 and Q2 test events. 2. No attestation statement or report forms available for review for the 2022 Q2 test event. D5211 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(a) The laboratory must review and evaluate the results obtained on proficiency testing performed as specified in subpart H of this part. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the laboratory's policies and procedures, review of 2021, 2022, and 2023 AAB) and MLE PT records, and review of "Laboratory Incident Report Form" 04/10/24, the laboratory failed to document evaluation of all ungraded and unacceptable PT results to ensure