Delay in STAT X-ray Results for Acute Medical Need
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to meet the acute medical needs of a resident by not obtaining timely STAT x-ray results following a physician's order for an elbow x-ray due to increased pain and decreased movement of the left arm. The order was placed on 7/18/25, but the x-ray results, which revealed an acute nondisplaced fracture of the left humeral neck, were not received and faxed to the facility until approximately 48 hours later. According to a representative from the x-ray company, STAT x-ray results are typically completed within two hours on the same day, but limited staff coverage over the weekend delayed the reading and notification to the facility.