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F773 citations in Washington

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.

F773 in Washington. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Washington cites F773 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.27×

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

Share of Washington citations0.03%

Of every deficiency written in Washington 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 Washington surveyors wrote

F773 findings written in Washington, 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.

G · Actual harm, isolatedSeptember 22, 2020

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician immediately of laboratory results that fell outside of clinical reference ranges for one of one residents sampled for critical blood test results (Resident #2). This failure led to delayed treatment for [REDACTED].#2 was then subsequently hospitalized for [REDACTED]. Findings included . According to Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins 2013, [MEDICAL CONDITION] is an abnormally low hemoglobin and level of circulating red blood cells decreases the blood's oxygen carrying capacity. [MEDICAL CONDITION] is most often due to excess bleeding or inadequate red blood cell production. The lab test helps determine the severity and cause of the [MEDICAL CONDITION]. …

Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternJune 25, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain laboratory services according to professional standards of practice for 6 of 18 Residents (Residents 3, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 ) reviewed for COVID-19 testing. The facility failure to obtain Physician Orders to conduct COVID-19 testing placed residents at risk of delayed identification/diagnosis of COVID-19. Findings included . COVID-19 is an infectious virus which causes respiratory illness with symptoms including cough, fever, new or worsening malaise, headache, or new dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, and in severe cases difficulty breathing that could result in severe impairment or death. …

Puyallup Post Acute

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Recent years

YearShare of Washington citationsvs expected
20240.09%0.83×
20250.03%0.27×

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

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