Based on interview, review of Resident Identifier (RI) #60's medical record and the facility's policy titled LABORATORY TESTS, the facility failed to promptly notify the physician of RI #60's abnormal laboratory test result. This deficient practice affected RI #60; one of 41 sampled residents. Findings include: The facility's policy titled LABORATORY TESTS dated November 2017, documented POLICY: . Lab tests are completed as ordered by the physician or physician extended (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist) . RESPONSIBILITY: All Licensed Nursing Personnel monitored by Director of Nursing or Designee . PROCEDURE: 1. Licensed Nurse, or designee, shall obtain the labs ordered by the physician or physician extender . 9. …
F773 citations in Alabama
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
No F773 citations were recorded in Alabama for 2025. That means none appear in the CMS file for that year — not that the requirement does not apply.
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F773 findings written in Alabama, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
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