Delayed Processing of Physician Lab Order for TSH
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Summary
The facility failed to process a physician's laboratory order in a timely manner for one resident with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. A physician order for a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) lab was placed on 2/19/25, but the lab was not completed until 3/25/25, resulting in a delay of over one month. This delay was confirmed by the LPN Unit Care Coordinator, who acknowledged that the TSH lab was not completed in a timely fashion. The deficiency was identified through interview and record review, and it was noted that this failure placed residents at risk of unmet needs.