Based on a review of clinical records and interviews, for one of three residents reviewed with abnormal laboratory results (Resident #1), the facility failed to accurately report a critical laboratory result to the physician and/or practitioner resulting in a delay in treatment. The finding included: Resident #1's [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of a physician's orders [REDACTED]. Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified that the resident had intact cognition, required extensive assistance with mobility and ADL's and was non ambulatory. Review of a care plan dated 2/26/18 identified that the resident was at risk for cardiac issues related to [MEDICAL CONDITIONS], and hypertension. …
F773 citations in Connecticut
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.
Against expectation — 2023
Connecticut cites F773 more often than its own record predicts
1.46 times the share F773 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Connecticut in 2023, this is the portion that was F773.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
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What Connecticut surveyors wrote
F773 findings written in Connecticut, 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.
Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for two (2) of eleven (11) sampled residents (Residents #11 and #12) reviewed for laboratory testing, the facility failed to ensure abnormal laboratory results were documented as reviewed with the provider and that a follow up assessment of the resident was completed by the nursing supervisor per policy. The findings include:1. Resident #11's diagnoses included end stage renal disease, dependence on renal dialysis and type II diabetes mellitus.The Nursing Evaluation assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #11 was alert, oriented and appropriate and required limited assistance for bed mobility and extensive assistance for personal hygiene and transfers.The Resident Care Plan (RCP) dated 4/1/26… …
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