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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 review of laboratory records, email correspondence with business administrator, and lack of documentation, the laboratory failed to report positive SARS-CoV-2 test results as required for a total of 15 of 84 patients (PT) for two of two days reviewed in March 2021. Findings Include: 1. SARS-CoV-2 testing documentation marked, "Woodridge Covid Report Through 012022" was reviewed. 2. Documentation revealed SARS-CoV-2 positive test results were not reported as required for 3 of 29 PT tested on 03/17/2021. Patient Notes Reason for visit PT 5 - Positive Cough, congestion PT 11 - Positive headache, light headed, diarrhea PT 26 - Positive referral 3. Documentation revealed SARS-CoV-2 positive test results were not reported as required for 12 of 55 PT tested on 03/19/2021. Patient Notes Reason for visit PT 6 - Positive Covid Test PT 9 - Positive retest PT 10 - Positive possible infection PT 11 - Positive Covid Test PT 14 - Positive Sore Throat PT 15 - Positive Covid quick screen PT 19 - Positive Potential exposure PT 28 - Positive Covid Test PT 29 - Positive Covid Test PT 30 - Positive Exposure to covid positive persons PT 31 - Positive Feeling sick PT 44 - Positive Covid-19 4. Fifteen positive test results were not reported as required during the period of review. 5. The laboratory performed 84 SARS-CoV-2 tests during the period of review. 6. On 06/06/2022 at 10: 00 am, an email was sent to the Woodridge Clinic Business Administrator requesting proof of positive SARS-CoV-2 test results being submitted as required. The laboratory failed to provide evidence of reporting. 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 --