F694 in Pennsylvania. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Pennsylvania cites F694 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.74×
1.74 times the share F694 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Pennsylvania citations0.56%
Of every deficiency written in Pennsylvania in 2025, this is the portion that was F694.
Pennsylvania0.56%
National0.32%
Share of all citations that were F694.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Pennsylvania surveyors wrote
F694 findings written in Pennsylvania, 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.
J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedMarch 27, 2026
Based on select facility policy review, clinical record review, review of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement appropriate measures for the care and management of a midline peripheral venous access device (a vascular access tool inserted into an upper arm vein to serve as an alternative to a shorter IV for treatment) in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice for one of three residents (Resident 8). …
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternSeptember 11, 2026
Based on select facility policy, a review of clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure intravenous therapy was provided and monitored in accordance with physician orders and professional standards of practice for two of 19 residents reviewed (Residents 5 and Resident 6).Findings include: According to the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) (2024), Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, the baseline circumference of an extremity with an intravenous catheter is measured upon insertion, noting location for future measurements to ensure consistent measurement. Facilities should assess circumference when edema or signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) present, noting the location and characteristics of edema. …
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