F557 in Vermont. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2024
Vermont cites F557 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share3.58×
3.58 times the share F557 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Vermont citations0.95%
Of every deficiency written in Vermont in 2024, this is the portion that was F557.
Vermont0.95%
National0.27%
Share of all citations that were F557.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Vermont surveyors wrote
F557 findings written in Vermont, 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.
G · Actual harm, isolatedDecember 20, 2021
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity for 1 resident. ( Resident #1). Findings include:
Observation of Resident #1 on 12/20/21 at 12:15 PM revealed she/he was sitting in a wheelchair, leaning to the far left side, with the left side of her/his head resting on her/his left shoulder. The resident was wearing a pair of black shorts, a white shirt, and white mid shin high socks. She/he had a white towel wrapped around her/his waist, above the umbilicus and her/his mid and lower abdomen were exposed. The bottom of a [CONDITION(S)] bag was noted below the towel that was wrapped around the resident. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedApril 11, 2024
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that 2 of 36 sampled residents were treated with dignity and respect, in relation to staff to resident interaction (Resident #66) and not providing assistance with meals and nutrition while other residents seated at the same table were served and eating their meal (Resident #99). Findings include:
1. Per record review, Resident # 66 has resided in the facility since 11/12/21 and has a diagnosis of Dementia.
Per observation on 4/10/24 at approximately 5:10 PM, Resident # 66 was overheard saying, I can't do it. They were seen sitting alone at a table in the dining room. A Licensed Nursing Assistant ( LNA) was standing nearby. The LNA was heard loudly saying, Just try! The resident repeated that s/he could not do it. …
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