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F770 citations in New Mexico

Administration Deficiencies

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Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F770 in New Mexico. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2024

New Mexico cites F770 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.49×

0.49 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of New Mexico citations0.10%

Of every deficiency written in New Mexico in 2024, this is the portion that was F770.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What New Mexico surveyors wrote

F770 findings written in New Mexico, 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.

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternJanuary 26, 2024

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain laboratory testing for 1 (R #23) of 1 (R #23) residents reviewed for laboratory services. If the facility fails to obtain labs that have been ordered this could delay treatment of potential medical issues and could cause unnecessary harm to the resident. The findings are: A. Record review of R #23's progress notes revealed: 1. Nursing progress note, dated 10/30/23, stated R #23 complained of red urine. Staff contacted the on-call provider, and the resident was to follow-up with their primary physician. 2. Provider progress note, dated 11/01/23, for chief complaint of hematuria (blood in urine). Order urinalysis with culture and sensitivity and other labs. B. …

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Recent years

YearShare of New Mexico citationsvs expected
20230.24%1.11×
20240.10%0.49×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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