Generating the Statement of Deficiencies

6132.1 - Generating the Statement of Deficiencies (Rev. 199, Issued: 01-17-20, Effective: 01-17-20, Implementation: 01-17-20) The Form CMS-2567 can be generated using the appropriate module in the ASPEN suite (e.g., ACO, ARO, ACTS, ASE-Q). Direct references to regulations are shown with a corresponding D-tag (data tag) number. In the summary statement column at the appropriate D-tag number, the surveyor includes the regulatory citation along with the description of the laboratory’s deficient practices. The surveyor should refer to the Principles of Documentation manual for preparing a defensible citation. The SA must always obtain and maintain thorough and comprehensive documentation to support the survey findings and certification decisions to sustain the action in the event of a hearing or judicial review. The SA must use all available sources of information to assist with completing the Form CMS-2567.