Based on medical record review, physician interview, review of the facility policy, and review of the hospital records, the facility failed to ensure laboratory (lab) values were obtained and interventions were implemented for a resident with subtherapeutic levels of an anti-[CONDITION(S)] medication. This resulted in actual harm when Resident #146 was hospitalized for a breakthrough [CONDITION(S)] related to subtherapeutic levels and required a loading dose of the anti-[CONDITION(S)] medication. This affected one (#146) of three residents receiving anti-[CONDITION(S)] medications. The facility census was 154. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #146 revealed the resident was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . …
F773 citations in Ohio
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 — 2025
Ohio cites F773 more often than its own record predicts
3.44 times the share F773 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Ohio in 2025, this is the portion that was F773.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Ohio surveyors wrote
F773 findings written in Ohio, 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 record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to complete laboratory testing for Resident #13 as ordered. This affected one resident (Resident #13) of three residents reviewed for diagnostic and/or laboratory services. The facility census was 27. Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #13 revealed an admission date of 04/16/26 and her diagnoses included seizures, diabetes, and acute and chronic respiratory failure. Review of August to September 2026 Physician Orders for Resident #13 revealed there were no transcribed/ordered laboratory testing for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) or Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) to be completed on 08/25/26 as indicated in the nursing notes per a verbal order given by Primary Care Physician (PCP) #611 on… …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Ohio citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.27% | 2.36× |
| 2024 | 0.35% | 3.22× |
| 2025 | 0.45% | 3.44× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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