Failure to Maintain Written Agreement for Radiology and Diagnostic Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain and provide a written agreement for radiology and other diagnostic services when such services were not provided directly by the facility. During document and policy review, surveyors were unable to obtain any written agreement or contract verifying how radiology and other diagnostic services were arranged. An interview with the Administrator revealed that she could not locate the requested radiology services contract at the time of the survey. She explained that, following a recent facility-wide evacuation, binders containing important documents had been relocated, and the specific agreement for radiology and diagnostic services could not be produced. As a result, the facility was unable to provide documentation demonstrating that required diagnostic services were available in a timely manner to meet resident needs. No specific residents or their medical conditions were identified in the report.
