F691 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2024
South Carolina cites F691 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share2.02×
2.02 times the share F691 takes of citations nationally.
Share of South Carolina citations0.16%
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2024, this is the portion that was F691.
South Carolina0.16%
National0.08%
Share of all citations that were F691.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What South Carolina surveyors wrote
F691 findings written in South Carolina, 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, isolatedJanuary 8, 2026
Based on review of the facility's policy, observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure ostomy care was provided in accordance with professional standards, as no physician order for ostomy care was in place for 1 of 1 resident.Findings Include: Review of the policy titled, Colostomy and Ileostomy Care last revised on 09/20/2021 and reviewed on 09/04/2025 revealed on page 1 of 12 that, A physician's order will be obtained for ostomy care to include specific physician preference regarding appliance, skin barrier, and skin care. …
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