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25 RYDER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC 405018 355 AVE FONT MARTELO HUMACAO PR 792 2017-05-04 505 G 0 1 ZOYB11 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a recertification extended survey, Records Reviewed (R.R.) with the Registered Nurse (RN) (Employee #1) performed from 5/2/17 thru 5/4/17, it was determine that the facility failed to ensure that the physician is notified of all laboratory results so that prompt, appropriate action may be taken if indicated for the resident's care, for 1 out of 28 (Resident (R) #1). Findings include: 1. During R.R.#1 on 5/2/17 at 1:00 pm it was found between the nurses notes a Urinalysis Report from 4/21/17 12:02 pm, that was not signed by the physician as evidence of evaluation of the results. 2. The laboratory result of 4/21/17 12:02 pm that was altered included: a. Clarity: Turbid (normal range: Clear) b. Leukocytes: Large (normal range: Negative) c. [MEDICATION NAME]: Positive (normal range: Negative) d. Glucose: 150 mg/dL (normal range: Negative) e. Blood: Small (normal range: Negative) f. RBC (Red Blood Cell): 8-30 (normal range: g. WBC ([NAME] Blood Cell): Over 50 (normal range: h. [NAME] Blood Cell Clump: Many (normal range: i. Bacteria: Many (3+) (normal range: j. Budding Yeast: Few (normal range: During interview with RN (Employee #1) on 5/3/17 at 11:00 am, she stated: If the laboratory results does not have the signature of the physician it probably because it has not been informed. Let me call the physician and confirm this information. 3. During R.R. R#1 on 5/3/17 at 11:15 am was found that there was no evidence of the altered urinalysis report being notified to the physician from 4/21/17 until 5/3/17. During interview with Nursing Supervisor (Employee #4) on 5/3/17 at 11:30 am, she stated: If the urinalysis was miss place and archive between the nursing notes that is probably the reason of why the physician did not see the results. Nursing staff should have identified that urinalysis report and notified the physician immediately. During interview with the Physician (Employee #5) on 5/3/17 at 1:15 pm, she stated: It is possible that I have not seen that urinalysis report because I always write my signature when I evaluate them. I ordered a new urinalysis and urine culture. The facility failed to assure that the physician is notified of all laboratory results so that prompt, appropriate action may be taken if indicated for the resident's care. 2020-09-01