Failure to Obtain Physician-Ordered Laboratory Studies
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that laboratory studies were promptly obtained as ordered by the physician for one resident. Clinical record review showed that a resident had an elevated potassium level, and the physician ordered a repeat Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) to be done on a specific date. However, documentation revealed that the repeat BMP was not completed as ordered, and a subsequent order for a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) was also not carried out. An interview with the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff did not obtain the required lab work on the dates specified by the medical practitioner. There was no evidence in the clinical records that the laboratory tests ordered by the physician were completed as required.