F687 in Rhode Island. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2024
Rhode Island cites F687 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share2.32×
2.32 times the share F687 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Rhode Island citations0.44%
Of every deficiency written in Rhode Island in 2024, this is the portion that was F687.
Rhode Island0.44%
National0.19%
Share of all citations that were F687.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Rhode Island surveyors wrote
F687 findings written in Rhode Island, 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, isolatedAugust 22, 2024
Based on record review and staff interview it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents receive foot care and treatment, in accordance with professional standards of practice, including to prevent complications from the resident's medical condition(s) relative to peripheral vascular disease for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #1.
Findings are as follows:
Record review revealed that the resident was readmitted to the facility in August of 2024 with diagnoses including, but not limited to, cellulitis (a bacterial infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath) and peripheral vascular disease (a condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs). …
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternJune 22, 2026
Based on surveyor observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate foot care was provided and arranged for 1 of 1 resident observed with overgrown toenails, Resident ID #2.Findings are as follows:Review of a facility policy titled Foot Care-Nail Clipping last revised 10/2022, states in part, Residents will be provided with foot care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice.Residents requiring toenail clipping will be referred to facility podiatrist or resident's podiatrist of choice.Record review revealed that Resident ID #2 was admitted to the facility in May of 2018 with diagnoses including, but not limited to, hemiplegia (complete paralysis of one side of the body) and hemiparesis (weakness or partial… …
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