F248 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.
No F248 citations were recorded in Maryland for 2025. That means none appear in the CMS file for that year — not that the requirement does not apply.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F248 findings written in Maryland, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternNovember 16, 2017
Based on interviews with the resident and staff and review of the medical record, it was determined that the facility failed to provide activities designed to meet the interests of, and support the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, by failing to implement an ongoing individualized activity program based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and preferences. This was evident for 2 (#70 & #77) of 2 residents reviewed for activities. The findings include:
1) Resident #70 was interviewed on 11/13/17 at 9:26 AM. During the interview, he/she was asked if he/she participated in the activity program at the facility. The resident indicated that the facility doesn't seem to be very active. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternJuly 21, 2017
Based on surveyor observation, clinical record review, interview of the facility staff and family member, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide an ongoing activity program including facility-sponsored group and individual activities based on resident #45's interest and preferences. This finding was evident for 1 of 33 residents selected in stage 2 review (#45). The findings include:
On 07-17-17 at 11:30 AM, and 07-18-17 at 9 AM, observation revealed resident #45 lying in bed. A television was turned on. The resident only responded to the surveyor by using hand gestures.
On 07-17-17 at 1:30 PM, telephone interview with resident #45's family member, who is the legal guardian of health care, revealed that very few activities are routinely offered to the resident. …
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