F-Tag Reference · Administration
F504
Provide or obtain laboratory services only when ordered by the attending physician.
Cited 2 times across 2+ facilities in 2 states.
2
Total citations
2+
Facilities
2
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F504 requires
F504 corresponds to the federal standard: Provide or obtain laboratory services only when ordered by the attending physician.. When a surveyor finds that a facility is not meeting this standard, they cite the tag and assign a scope/severity letter (A–L) describing how widespread the issue is and how much harm it caused.
Severity distribution
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 2
States with the most F504 citations
Facilities with the most F504 citations
| Facility | Location | F504 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | BALTIMORE, MD | 1 |
| Chesapeake Health And Rehabilitation Center | CHESAPEAKE, VA | 1 |
Methodology F504 counts reflect publicly-filed deficiency findings from state survey teams working
under federal contract. A citation is not a court judgment or admission of wrongdoing.
Facilities may contest findings through Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR).
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