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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
the investigation of one complaint.
Complaint number CA00475608.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health:
Surveyor number 32191, HFEN
The inspection was limited to the specific
complaint and does not represent the findings
of a full inspection of the facility.
Three deficiencies were issued for complaint
number CA00475608.
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NOTIFY OF CHANGES
(INJURY/DECLINE/ROOM, ETC)
CFR(s): 483.10(b)(11)
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A facility must immediately inform the resident;
consult with the resident's physician; and if
known, notify the resident's legal representative
or an interested family member when there is
an accident involving the resident which results
in injury and has the potential for requiring
physician intervention; a significant change in
the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial
status (i.e., a deterioration in health, mental, or
psychosocial status in either life threatening
conditions or clinical complications); a need to
alter treatment significantly (i.e., a need to
discontinue an existing form of treatment due to
adverse consequences, or to commence a new
form of treatment); or a decision to transfer or
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that
other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients . (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days
following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14
days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued
program participation.
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discharge the resident from the facility as
specified in §483.12(a).
The facility must also promptly notify the
resident and, if known, the resident's legal
representative or interested family member
when there is a change in room or roommate
assignment as specified in §483.15(e)(2); or a
change in resident rights under Federal or
State law or regulations as specified in
paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
The facility must record and periodically update
the address and phone number of the
resident's legal representative or interested
family member.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to notify the physician regarding
one (Resident A) of three sampled residents'
multiple episodes of diarrhea (loose, watery
bowel movement). This failure to notify
Resident A's physician resulted in delayed
interventions which subsequently caused
Resident A's admission to the acute hospital
with severe dehydration (fluid intake fails to
match fluid loss which can result in low blood
pressure, high heart rate, and in severe cases
lead to kidney failure and/or death), emergency
surgery to remove her entire colon (large
intestine), and death related to Resident A's
septic shock (the body's inflammatory reaction
to infection) secondary to severe Clostridium
difficile (bacteria that causes diarrhea and other
serious intestinal conditions).
Findings:
On February 12, 2016, at 11:35 a.m., an
unannounced visit to the facility was conducted
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3401 Lemon St
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to investigate a complaint related to infection
control issues.
On February 12, 2016, Resident A's record
was reviewed. Resident A was admitted to the
facility on January 27, 2016, with diagnoses
which included hypertension (high blood
pressure) and muscle weakness.
Resident A's nursing note dated January 27,
2016, did not indicate gastrointestinal
symptoms on admission.
Resident A's occupational therapy note dated
February 4, 2016, indicated Resident A had
diarrhea since the day before (February 3,
2016). The document indicated Resident A
had increased confusion during therapy
session). The occupational therapy note
indicated a nurse was informed regarding
Resident A's diarrhea.
Resident A's physical therapy notes were
reviewed and indicated the following:
a. February 4, 2016, Resident A had
complaints of diarrhea, and a nurse was
notified;
b. February 5, 2016, Resident A had been
having diarrhea for the past 3 days. The
document further indicated Resident A having
increased fatigue and was very impulsive.
There was no documented evidence Resident
A's episodes of diarrhea as reported by the
occupational and physical therapists were
reported to Resident A's physician on February
3, 4, and 5, 2016.
The facility document titled, "Bowel Movement
(BM) Clinical Record," dated February 1 to 7,
2016, was reviewed and indicated:
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a. February 1, 2016, Resident A had one large
bowel movement;
b. February 2, 2016, Resident A had no bowel
movement;
c. February 3, 2016, Resident A had one small
bowel movement;
d. February 4, 2016, Resident A had four bowel
movement (more frequent compared to
the past three days);
The document indicated Resident A's bowel
movement had a loose consistency.
e. February 5, 2016, Resident A had two bowel
movement in one shift;
f. February 6, 2016, Resident A had one bowel
movement; and
g. February 7, 2016, Resident A had two bowel
movements.
There was no documented evidence Resident
A's change in consistency and frequency of
bowel movement on February 4, 2016, was
assessed and reported to the physician.
On February 29, 2016, at 2 p.m., a telephone
interview was conducted with Resident A's
family member. She stated Resident A had
multiple loose stools on February 3, 2016.
Resident A's family member stated she had
asked a nurse to call the physician. She further
stated the nurse did not notify the physician,
and Resident A's diarrhea continued and
worsened.
On March 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Resident A's
facility physician was interviewed. He stated
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Resident A's family member informed him of
the resident's (Resident A) diarrhea on
February 5, 2016. The facility physician stated
he held the order to discharge Resident A to
home and ordered stool for C-diff (detects
harmful substances produced by the bacterium
Clostridium difficile). He further stated the
facility did not inform him of Resident A's
episodes of diarrhea.
Resident A's nursing notes dated February 8,
2016, indicated Resident A's family member
requested that the resident to be transferred to
an acute hospital due to weakness and for
further evaluation.
Resident A's hospital records were reviewed
and indicated the following:
a. February 8, 2016, history and physical at the
acute emergency department, " ...Patient with
h/o (history of) HTN (hypertension- high blood
pressure) presents with 5 days history of
abdominal pain, diarrhea, and abdominal
distention...BUN (24 H) (blood urea nitrogen- to
detect the health of the kidneys) normal - 7-18,
Creatinine (2.230 H) (measures kidney
function) normal was 0.550-1.020) ...WBC
(20.8 H) normal was 4.8-10.8 ...Impression:
Severe diffuse colitis (inflammation of the large
intestine) and proctitis (inflammation of the
rectum) ..." ;
b. February 9, 2016, Resident A went into
respiratory and kidney failure with impending
septic shock;
c. February 10, 2016, Resident A had
emergency surgery for total colectomy
(removal of the large intestine) due to toxic
mega colon (rare, life-threatening widening of
the large intestine and is usually a complication
of inflammatory bowel disease).
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3401 Lemon St
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Resident A remained in the intensive care unit
and received and required treatment from
pulmonary, infectious diseases, and cardiology
physicians throughout the hospital stay.
Resident A's discharge summary from the
acute hospital February 25, 2016 (22 days after
the family first informed the facility that
Resident A was having episodes of diarrhea),
indicated Resident A, had expired (passed
away) on February 25, 2016. The document
further indicated, "Cause of Death: Septic
shock secondary to severe Clostridium difficile
colitis ...toxic ...acute kidney disease (happens
when the kidneys suddenly lose the ability to
eliminate excess salts, fluids, and waste
materials from the blood) ..."
A copy of Resident A's death Certificate was
obtained on February 13, 2018, and listed the
causes of death as septic shock, healthcare
facility acquired pneumonia, and clostridium
difficile colitis.
The facility policy and procedure was reviewed.
The undated policy and procedure titled,"
Clostridium Difficile," indicated," ...to inform
doctor if patient has three or more episodes of
loose stools ...Consider Clostridium difficile as
caused of diarrhea, especially in the elderly,
those with tube feeding, those who had
received antibiotics or anti-neoplastic within the
past two (2) weeks ..."
The policy titled, "Policy/Procedure- Nursing
Administration," revised May 2007, indicated,"
...It is the policy of this facility that all changes
in resident condition will be communicated to
the physician and or NP (Nurse Practitioner)
...All symptoms and unusual signs will be
communicated to the physician promptly.
Routine changes are minor change in physical
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and mental behavior ...The nurse in charge is
responsible for notification of physician prior to
end of assigned shift when a significant change
in resident's condition is noted ..."
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PROVIDE CARE/SERVICES FOR HIGHEST
WELL BEING
CFR(s): 483.25
F309
05/09/2018
Each resident must receive and the facility
must provide the necessary care and services
to attain or maintain the highest practicable
physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being,
in accordance with the comprehensive
assessment and plan of care.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
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THE GROVE CARE AND WELLNESS
3401 Lemon St
Riverside, CA 92501
(X4) ID
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Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to promptly assess and provide
interventions for one (Resident A) of three
sampled residents' complaint of multiple
episodes of diarrhea (loose, watery bowel
movements). This failure resulted in delayed
treatment which caused Resident A to be
admitted to the acute care hospital with severe
dehydration (fluid intake fails to match fluid loss
which could lead to kidney failure and/or death)
caused by the diarrhea, emergency surgery to
remove the resident's entire large intestine,
septic shock (complication of an infection with
low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow
to the organs) and death secondary to severe
Clostridium difficile (C. diff - a species of
bacteria that can cause symptoms ranging from
loose, watery bowel movements, lifethreatening inflammation and swelling of the
colon or large intestine, up to death).
Findings:
On February 12, 2016, at 11:35 a.m., an
unannounced visit to the facility was conducted
to investigate a complaint related to quality of
care and infection control concerns.
On February 12, 2016, Resident A's record
was reviewed. Resident A was admitted to the
facility on January 27, 2016, with diagnoses
which included muscle weakness and post
(after) high fever from unknown cause.
Resident A's physician orders on admission
indicated:
a. January 27, 2016, levofloxacin (medication
for infection) 750 mg (milligram)/150 ml
intravenously (IV-administered into the vein)
one time a day every two days until January
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31, 2016, for gram positive cocci (bacteria);
and
b. January 27, 2016, vancomycin (medication
for infection) 250 mg IV one time a day for
positive gram cocci (bacteria causing infection).
Resident A's nursing note dated January 27,
2016, indicated Resident A was admitted for IV
antibiotic therapy and PT (physical therapy)/OT
(occupational therapy) services. The document
did not indicate any abnormal gastrointestinal
issues or symptoms on admission.
Resident A's occupational therapy note dated
February 4, 2016, indicated Resident A had
diarrhea since the day of February 3, 2016.
The document indicated Resident A had
increased confusion during therapy session.
The occupational therapy note indicated a
nurse was informed regarding Resident A's
diarrhea.
Resident A's physical therapy notes were
reviewed and indicated the following:
a. February 4, 2016, Resident A had
complaints of diarrhea, and a nurse was
notified;
b. February 5, 2016, Resident A had been
having diarrhea for the past 3 days. The
document further indicated Resident A was
having increased fatigue and was very
impulsive.
There was no documented evidence Resident
A's episodes of diarrhea as reported by PT and
OT staff were assessed on February 3, 4, 5,
2016. There was no evidence any interventions
were initiated until February 5, 2016.
The facility documentation of Resident A's
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bowel movements dated February 1 to 7, 2016,
was reviewed and indicated:
a. February 1, 2016, Resident A had one large
bowel movement;
b. February 2, 2016, Resident A had no bowel
movement;
c. February 3, 2016, Resident A had one small
bowel movement;
d. February 4, 2016, Resident A had four bowel
movement (more frequent compared to past
three days);
The document indicated Resident A's bowel
movement had a loose consistency.
e. February 5, 2016, Resident A had two bowel
movements;
f. February 6, 2016, Resident A had one bowel
movement; and
g. February 7, 2016, Resident A had two bowel
movements.
There was no documented evidence Resident
A's change in frequency and consistency of
bowel movement on February 4, 2016, was
assessed.
Resident A's physician order dated February 5,
2016 (2 days after diarrhea was initially
reported), indicated laboratory orders for a
CBC (complete blood count- used to diagnose
infection), BMP (basic metabolic panel- blood
test to check on fluid balance and
electrolytes)), and stool for C-diff (detects the
presence of Clostridium difficile). The physician
order further indicated, "Call me (physician)
report soon. (Sic)"
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Resident A's CBC, BMP and stool for C-diff
were not collected until February 7, 2016. (two
days after physician had ordered the tests and
four days after diarrhea was initially reported).
Resident A's laboratory work-ups were
reviewed and indicated:
a. February 8, 2016, (completed) WBC (white
blood cells- diagnose presence of infection)
was 11.17 (high) normal was between 4-10;
b. February 8, 2016, (completed) C-difficile
toxin was positive.
Resident A's nursing note dated February 8,
2016, (five days after the diarrhea started)
indicated Resident A was started on
vancomycin 250 mg oral (by mouth) every 6
hours x 2 (times two) weeks regimen due to
positive c-diff.
On February 29, 2016, at 2 p.m., a telephone
interview was conducted with Resident A's
family member. She stated Resident A had
multiple loose stools on February 3, 2016.
Resident A's family member stated she had
asked a nurse to call the physician. She further
stated the nurse did not notify the physician,
and Resident A's diarrhea continued and
worsened. Resident A's family member stated
the facility did not do anything until February 5,
2016. She stated the laboratory work-ups and
the specimen (stool) were not collected until
February 7, 2016.
On March 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Resident A's
facility physician was interviewed. He stated
Resident A's family member informed him of
the resident's (Resident A) diarrhea on
February 5, 2016. The facility physician stated
he held the discharge order to home he had
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE GROVE CARE AND WELLNESS
3401 Lemon St
Riverside, CA 92501
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already written for February 5, 2016, and
ordered a stool specimen for C-difficile. He
further stated the facility did not inform him of
Resident A's episodes of diarrhea. The
physician stated the facility should have
collected the stool specimen for him to identify
what caused the diarrhea so he could start the
treatment.
On March 24, 2016, at 9:06 a.m., Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 (worked on
February 2 and 3, 2016, according to staffing
schedule) was interviewed. She stated
Resident A had loose stools three to four times
on her shift (morning shift). CNA 1 stated she
reported the issue to a licensed nurse.
On March 24, 2016, at 10:09 a.m., a
Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA) who worked
on February 4, 2016, according to staffing
schedule, was interviewed. He stated Resident
A had three to four time loose stools on
February 4, 2016. The RNA stated he reported
the BM (bowel movement) status of Resident A
to a charge nurse on February 4, 2016.
There was no evidence the episodes of loose
stools on February 2, 3, and 4, 2016, were
clearly documented in Resident A's record.
There was no evidence these episodes of
loose stools reported by the CNA 1 on
February 2, and 3, 2016, and the RNA on
February 4, 2016, were acknowledged, and
assessed by any licensed nurse.
Resident A's nursing notes dated February 8,
2016, at 14:39 (2:39 p.m.) indicated Resident A
had a 4 lbs. (pound) weight loss in a week.
The note further documented Resident A was
"weak and unable to consume adequate meal
intake due to recent diarrhea episode."
Resident A's nursing notes dated February 8,
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE GROVE CARE AND WELLNESS
3401 Lemon St
Riverside, CA 92501
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2016, at 15:38 (3:38 p.m.) indicated Resident
A's family member requested that the resident
be transferred to an acute hospital, "d/t (due to)
weakness," and for further evaluation.
On March 24, 2016, the facility's policy and
procedure, Clostridium Difficile undated, was
reviewed. The policy read:
"The policy of this facility is to inform the doctor
if patient has three or more episodes of loose
stools. This facility will provide guidelines for
the care of residents with Clostridium difficile,
verified by culture or by evidence of positive
cytotoxin assay (testing for toxins), and to
prevent transmission of Clostridium difficile to
others." The policy further documented,
"Diarrhea 1. Consider Clostridium difficile as
cause of diarrhea, especially in the elderly,
those with tube feeding, those who have
received antibiotics or anti-neoplastics
(chemotherapy) within the past two (2) weeks,
and those who have had Clostridium difficile."
Resident A's hospital records were reviewed
and indicated the following:
a. February 8, 2016, history and physical at the
acute emergency department, " ...Patient with
h/o (history of) HTN (hypertension- high blood
pressure) presents with 5 days history of
abdominal pain, diarrhea, and abdominal
distention...BUN (24 H) (blood urea nitrogen- to
detect health of kidney; normal - 7-18),
Creatinine (2.230 H) (measures kidney
function; normal - 0.550-1.020) ...WBC (20.8 H
up from 11.17 on February 7, 2016, test;
normal - 4.8-10.8 ...Impression: Severe diffuse
colitis and proctitis (inflammation of the rectum)
..."
b. February 9, 2016, Resident A went into
respiratory and kidney failure with impending
septic shock;
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c. February 10, 2016, Resident A had
emergency surgery for total colectomy
(removal of the entire large intestine) due to
toxic mega colon (a rare, life-threatening
widening of the large intestine and is usually a
complication of inflammatory bowel disease).
Resident A remained in the intensive care unit
after surgery until she died on February 25,
2016. She required and received treatment
from pulmonary, infectious diseases, and
cardiology physicians throughout the hospital
stay.
Resident A's discharge summary from the
acute hospital February 25, 2016 (22 days after
the family informed the facility that Resident A
was having episodes of diarrhea), indicated
Resident A, had expired (passed away) on
February 25, 2016. The document further
indicated, "Cause of Death: Septic shock
secondary to severe Clostridium difficile colitis
...toxic ...acute kidney disease (happens when
the kidneys suddenly lose the ability to
eliminate excess salts, fluids, and waste
materials from the blood) ..."
A copy of Resident A's death Certificate was
obtained on February 13, 2018, and listed the
causes of death as SEPTIC SHOCK,
HEALTHCARE FACILITY ACQUIRED
PNEUMONIA, and CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE
COLITIS.
F504
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LAB SVCS ONLY WHEN ORDERED BY
PHYSICIAN
CFR(s): 483.75(j)(2)(i)
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The facility must provide or obtain laboratory
services only when ordered by the attending
physician.
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THE GROVE CARE AND WELLNESS
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Riverside, CA 92501
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview, and record review, the
facility failed to ensure laboratory testing was
performed timely as ordered by the physician
for one (Resident A) of three sampled
residents. This failure resulted in delayed
identification of a gastrointestinal infection
which affected the provision of treatment
causing further decline in Resident A's health
status.
Findings:
On February 12, 2016, at 11:35 a.m., an
unannounced visit to the facility was conducted
to investigate a complaint related to infection
control issues.
On February 12, 2016, Resident A's record
was reviewed. Resident A was admitted to the
facility on January 27, 2016, with diagnoses
which included muscle weakness and post
(after) high fever of unknown cause.
On February 5, 2016, Resident A's physician
wrote an order to "Hold D/C (discharge) today,
CBC (complete blood count- assist in
diagnosing infection) and BMP (basic metabolic
panel- measures fluid balance and electrolytes
in the blood) today, to get stool (bowel
movement specimen) for C. diff (Clostridium
difficile - a species of bacteria that can cause
symptoms ranging from loose, watery bowel
movements, life-threatening inflammation and
swelling of the colon or large intestine, up to
death).) ...Call me report soon."
The facility laboratory requisition for Resident
A's laboratory work-ups (CBC, BMP, and stool
for C..diff) dated February 5, 2016, was
documented as collected and drawn on
February 7, 2016 (2 days after physician
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ordered the laboratory work-ups).
There was no documented evidence the
physician was notified of the delay even when
the physician order dated February 5, 2016,
indicated for the laboratory work-up to be done
"today" (February 5, 2016). No evidence could
be located in the facility record that indicated
the physician's order had been verified to clarify
"today."
On February 17, 2016, at 4:28 p.m., an
interview was conducted with the Director of
Nursing (DON), in regards to Resident A's
laboratory tests (CBC, BMP, and C. diff report)
ordered but not done timely as ordered by the
physician. The DON stated laboratory test
were not done due to the weekend. The DON
further stated if the laboratory order was "stat
(immediately)" it would be done right away.
On February 29, 2016, at 2 p.m., Resident A's
family member was interviewed. She stated
Resident A had diarrhea since February 3,
2016. Resident A's family member stated the
facility was unable to obtain enough specimen
(referring to the stool specimen) on Friday
(February 5, 2016). She stated the laboratory
did not pick the stool specimen on Saturday
(February 6, 2016), then on Sunday (February
7, 2016, two days after the physician had
ordered the labs) all laboratory work-ups (CBC,
BMP, and stool specimen) were collected and
drawn. Resident A's family member stated the
laboratory results were not reported to the
facility until February 8, 2016 (3 days after the
physician ordered the tests). She stated they
requested that Resident A to be sent to the
acute hospital as soon as the laboratory result
came back positive with C. diff.
On March 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Resident A's
facility physician was interviewed. He stated
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE GROVE CARE AND WELLNESS
3401 Lemon St
Riverside, CA 92501
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Resident A's family member informed him of
resident's (Resident A) diarrhea on February 5,
2016. The facility physician stated he held the
discharge order to home and ordered stool for
C-difficile. He further stated the facility did not
inform him of Resident A's episodes of
diarrhea. The physician stated the facility
should have collected the stool specimen for
him to identify the cause of the diarrhea so he
could start treatment.
Resident A's nursing note dated February 8,
2016 (5 days after the diarrhea started)
indicated Resident A was started on
vancomycin (medication for infection) 250 mg
oral (by mouth) every 6 hours for two weeks
due to positive C-difficile.
The facility policy and procedure was reviewed.
The policy titled, "Diagnostic Tests," revised
May 2007, indicated," ...It is the policy of this
facility to provide the highest quality care to the
residents. Physician ordered labs will be
handled in a proficient manner to ensure
timeliness, accuracy, and proper follow-up ..."
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