F576 in Connecticut. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2023
Connecticut cites F576 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.66×
0.66 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Connecticut citations0.08%
Of every deficiency written in Connecticut in 2023, this is the portion that was F576.
Connecticut0.08%
National0.13%
Share of all citations that were F576.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Connecticut surveyors wrote
F576 findings written in Connecticut, 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.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedMay 2, 2023
Based on clinical record reviews, and interviews for two of six sampled residents (Resident #72 and # 78) reviewed for Residents Rights, the facility failed to deliver mail to resident unopened. The findings included:
1. Resident #72's diagnoses included cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, hypotension, and depression.
The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #72 had no cognitive impairment, mood, or behavioral problems. The MDS further identified Resident #72 was independent or required supervision only, with ADL.
A review of Resident #72's care plan dated 3/14/2023 failed to identify the resident request to have staff assist with or gave permission to staff to open his/her mail. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternJanuary 24, 2023
Based on staff/resident interviews the facility failed to ensure mail was delivered to residents on Saturdays after delivery from the postal service. The findings include:
On 1/9/23 at 100 PM, interview with Resident #52 identified that mail was only delivered to residents Monday through Friday, and although mail was received at the facility from the postal service, there were no staff to pass out mail to residents.
On 1/17/23 at 10:23 AM, interview with the Director of Recreation identified that mail comes to the facility from the postal services at approximately 12:00 PM and the Recreation department delivers mail to residents Monday through Friday. …
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