F577 in Alaska. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2024
Alaska cites F577 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share8.24×
8.24 times the share F577 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Alaska citations1.55%
Of every deficiency written in Alaska in 2024, this is the portion that was F577.
Alaska1.55%
National0.19%
Share of all citations that were F577.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Alaska surveyors wrote
F577 findings written in Alaska, 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.
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadFebruary 11, 2020
Based on observation and interview the facility did not have the most recent complaint investigation survey and plan of correction posted in a place readily accessible to residents. This failed practice denied all residents in the facility (based on a census of 51) the right to information about the facility. Findings:
On 2/6/20 at 11:00 am, review of a survey binder, located on the table next to the 1st floor dining room revealed the complaint investigation survey conducted on 9/10/19 through 9/27/19 was not in the binder.
During an interview, on 2/6/20 at 11:00 am, the Director of Nursing stated the facility had not posted the survey yet.
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternJuly 19, 2024
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to: 1) clearly post the location of available state survey reports in 3 out 8 cottages due to digital displays being down for repairs; and 2) ensure state survey reports were readily accessible to all residents and resident representatives. This failed practice denied residents, resident representatives, and their families of knowing recent facility surveys were available for review and where they were located.
Findings:
Aniak, Deshka, and Matanuska Cottages
During random observations on 7/8-12/24 revealed large flat screen televisions, that were not turned on, hanging on the wall by the kitchens of the Aniak, Deshka, and Matanuska cottages. …
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