F573 in New Jersey. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
New Jersey cites F573 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.00×
1.00 times the share F573 takes of citations nationally.
Share of New Jersey citations0.09%
Of every deficiency written in New Jersey in 2025, this is the portion that was F573.
New Jersey0.09%
National0.09%
Share of all citations that were F573.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New Jersey surveyors wrote
F573 findings written in New Jersey, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 8, 2025
Based on record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that medical records were provided to residents or their legal representatives in a timely manner. This deficient practice was identified for three of six sampled residents (R)13, (R)15, and (R)16 which delayed access to essential health information. Review of the facility's policy titled Authorization for Release of Information dated 05/01/22 revealed that access to view documents must be provided within 24 hours of receipt of a request, and copies of records must be provided within two working days. 1.Review of R13's diagnosis sheet provided by the facility revealed an admission date of 05/20 and discharge date in 06/20. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternJanuary 14, 2021
Complaint #: NJ 2
Based on record review, interviews, facility policy review, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publication it was determined the facility failed to provide a copy of the resident's medical record within 10 working days for 2 of 3 residents (Residents #4 and #10) reviewed medical records requests.
Findings included:
Reference: CMS publication, COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers, dated [DATE], retroactive as of [DATE], indicated: Clinical Records. Pursuant to section 1135(b)(5) of the Act, CMS is modifying the requirement at 42 CFR S483.10(g)(2)(ii) which requires long-term care (LTC) facilities to provide a resident a copy of their records within two working days (when requested by the resident). …
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